DEPENDENT
/dɪˈpɛndənt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of DEPENDENT
One who relies on another for support
"With two children and an ailing mother, she had three dependents in all."
(grammar) An element in phrase or clause structure that is not the head. Includes complements, modifiers and determiners.
(grammar) The aorist subjunctive or subjunctive perfective: a form of a verb not used independently but preceded by a particle to form the negative or a tense form. Found in Greek and in the Gaelic languages.
Relying upon; depending upon.
"At that point I was dependent on financial aid for my tuition."
Having a probability that is affected by the outcome of a separate event.
(of Scottish Gaelic, Manx and Irish verb forms) Used in questions, negative sentences and after certain particles and prepositions.
Examples of DEPENDENT in a Sentence
- "With two children and an ailing mother, she had three dependents in all."
- "At that point I was dependent on financial aid for my tuition."
Word Details
Is DEPENDENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEPENDENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEPENDENT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEPENDENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | p | e | n | d | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEPENDENT
60 words from the letters in DEPENDENT
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How to Use DEPENDENT in Word Games
DEPENDENT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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