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dependent

/dɪ'pɛndənt/ · dɪpɛndənt

Dependent has 3 syllables: de · pend · ent.

de
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pend
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ent
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adjective. Held from above and hanging down.

adjective. (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence.

adjective. Being under the power or sovereignty of another or others.

noun. A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support).

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