dependent
adjective (DECIDED BY) /dɪˈpen.dənt/Definition
dependent on/upon sth C1 influenced or decided by something: Whether I go to university or not is dependent on what exam grades I get.Being based on or depending on something
(Definition of dependent adjective (DECIDED BY) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- base sth on sth phrasal verb
- baseline noun
- basis noun (IMPORTANT FACTS)
- blame verb
- boil down to sth phrasal verb
- build around sth phrasal verb
- build on sth phrasal verb
- dependent adjective (NEEDING HELP)
- footing noun (SITUATION)
- found verb (BASE)
- hinge on/upon sth phrasal verb
- in the wake of sth idiom
- more determiner, pronoun, adverb
- rest with sb phrasal verb
- rest with sb/sth phrasal verb
- result from sth phrasal verb
- ride on sth/sb phrasal verb
- spring from sth phrasal verb
- suppose verb (NEED)
- understanding noun (AGREEMENT)
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