Word: DEPENDENT
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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.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "dependent" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "dependent" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEPENDENT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEPENDENT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEPENDENT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEPENDENT:
- # the dependent effect
- # master of dependent
- # playing with dependent
- # in terms of dependent
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