dependent
A general and common way to say someone or something relies on another to a large degree.
To rely to a very large degree on something, often for economic or resource reasons.
To rely to a very significant degree, often in a technical or systemic context.
To have a strong connection or reliance on something.
Reliant for the most part, but not completely.
Primarily or mostly reliant on something.
Describes a trend of becoming more and more reliant over time.
To be 100% reliant on something.
To be wholly or fully reliant on something.
Specifically reliant on another for money.
To be completely reliant on something, especially common in American English.
To be completely reliant on something.
Reliant on another for financial or economic stability.
Implies that dependency is vital for survival or success; without it, there would be failure.
Similar to 'critically', emphasizes that the dependency is a crucial factor for an outcome.
When one thing's outcome is an immediate result of another.
To be reliant on only one person or thing and nothing else.
To be reliant to some extent, but not fully.
A slightly more formal way to say entirely dependent.
Similar to 'partially', meaning reliant to some degree.
To rely to a large extent.
To be completely and without exception reliant on something.
When two or more things rely on each other.
Emphasizes a tight, interconnected relationship of dependency.
Reliant on another for emotional support and well-being.
An emphatic way to say completely dependent, often with a negative connotation.
Suggests a profound or fundamental level of dependency.
To be dependent to an excessive or unhealthy degree.
Used to describe the state of needing support from someone or something.
Indicates a change of state towards dependency.
To continue to be in a state of dependency.
Suggests a gradual process of becoming more dependent.
To perceive oneself as needing support from others.
The most common preposition used to indicate what is being relied upon.
A more formal alternative to 'on'.