dependant

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See also dépendant

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English [edit]

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /dɪˈpɛndənt/

Adjective [edit]

dependant (comparative more dependant, superlative most dependant)

  1. Obsolete spelling of dependent.

Noun [edit]

dependant (plural dependants)

  1. (UK) A person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= (US) dependent).
  2. (US) Common misspelling of dependent.

Translations [edit]

one who relies on another for support

References [edit]

  • Merriam-Webster Indicating only US spelling is "dependent" (redirects, lists British spelling as a "variant".)
  • Pam Peters, The Cambridge Guide to English Usage, pp. 148-149.
  • Encarta Always a misspelling in US English, adjective and noun are differentiated in British English by spelling.
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