Associations to the word «Dependant»

Wiktionary

DEPENDANT, adjective. Obsolete spelling of dependent
DEPENDANT, noun. (British) A person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= US dependent).
DEPENDANT, noun. (US) Misspelling of dependent.

Dictionary definition

DEPENDANT, noun. A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support).
DEPENDANT, adjective. Contingent on something else.
DEPENDANT, adjective. Addicted to a drug.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.