1 ~ (on / upon sb/sth) (for sth) needing sb/sth in order to survive or be successful:
a woman with several dependent children * You can't be dependent on your parents all your life. * The festival is heavily dependent on sponsorship for its success.
2 ~ on / upon sth ADDICTED to sth (= unable to stop taking or using it):
to be dependent on drugs / alcohol
3 ~ on / upon sth (formal) affected or decided by sth:
A child's development is dependent on many factors. * The price is dependent on how many extras you choose.
noun (especially AmE) = DEPENDANT
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