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dependant

🇬🇧 UK/di'pendәnt/🇺🇸 US
A2

Definitions

n.

A person who relies on another, especially financially

受赡养者;家属

adj.

Relying on another person or thing for support

依赖的,依靠的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
+
pendweigh, pay out, spend, hang
+
antperforming, being in a state
=dependant

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    As her dependant, he received financial support and health insurance.

  • 2.

    Tax deductions are available for each dependant claimed.

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