/dɪˈpendənt/
de·pend·ent
BrE /dɪˈpendənt/
NAmE /dɪˈpendənt/
needing sb/sth in order to survive or be successful
a woman with several dependent children
~ on/upon sb/sth
You can’t be dependent on your parents all your life.
~ on/upon sb/sth for sth
The festival is heavily dependent on sponsorship for its success.
~ on/upon sth
addicted to sth (= unable to stop taking or using it)
to be dependent on drugs
~ on/upon sth
(formal)
affected or decided by sth
A child’s development is dependent on many factors.
The price is dependent on how many extras you choose.
de·pend·ent
BrE /dɪˈpendənt/
NAmE /dɪˈpendənt/
(especially NAmE) = dependant