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How do you spell Dependent?

Correct spelling

dependent

Think 'depend-ENT' — like an agent who depends on someone else.

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Why is dependent spelled this way?

From Latin dependere, to hang from. DE (from) + PENDERE (to hang). Something dependent hangs from its support — remove the hook and it falls.

Common misspellings of dependent

dependantdependetdependint

Example

The success of the project is dependent on securing adequate funding.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell dependent?+
The correct spelling is "dependent". Think 'depend-ENT' — like an agent who depends on someone else.
Is it dependant or dependent?+
The correct spelling is "dependent", not "dependant".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "dependent", in UK English it's "dependent", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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