| function |
a factor or quality that is dependent upon one or more other factors or qualities. [1/5 definitions] |
| interdependent |
relying on one another; mutually dependent. |
| kinetic theory |
in physics, the theory that the particles of all matter are in constant motion and that temperature is dependent on the speed of such motion. |
| monetarism |
a theory that economic security and growth are dependent upon a controlled growth in the supply of money. |
| nondependent |
combined form of dependent. |
| nonsupport |
failure to provide legally mandated support of a dependent or dependents, esp. children. |
| overdependent |
combined form of dependent. |
| precarious |
dependent on chance or uncertain conditions. [1/3 definitions] |
| relative |
something that is dependent on something else for its specific form or meaning. (Cf. absolute.) [2/6 definitions] |
| relative clause |
in grammar, a dependent clause that modifies the word or word group that precedes it, such as "who lives in that house" in "I know the man who lives in that house." |
| seasonal |
of, characteristic of, or dependent on the seasons or a season of the year; periodical. |
| self-dependent |
combined form of dependent. |
| self-sufficient |
dependent solely on oneself for the means of support or survival. |
| severance pay |
an extra amount of money, usu. dependent on length of time employed, that is given to employees who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. |
| sponge |
one who is considered to be unnecessarily dependent on others, as for money. [1/10 definitions] |
| subject |
dependent upon (usu. fol. by "to"). [1/14 definitions] |
| subordinate |
under the authority or control of another; subservient; dependent. [2/7 definitions] |
| thylakoid |
a disc-shaped, membranous sac that is the site of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis in cyanobacteria and the chloroplasts of green plants. |
| tidal |
dependent on or timed according to the tide, as a ship that departs at high tide. [1/2 definitions] |
| transcendental |
of, pertaining to, based on, or involving a priori elements of knowledge not dependent on the senses. [1/2 definitions] |
| vassal |
one who is subordinate or dependent, such as a servant or subject. [1/2 definitions] |