dependent

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Dependent' refers to a condition or state of needing something or someone for support, success, or survival. For example, you may be dependent on your alarm clock to wake up on time.

Examples in Different Contexts

In finance, 'dependent' can refer to someone who relies on another person for monetary support, such as a child. A CEO might say, 'Given the tax benefits for supporting dependents, we should revisit our employee benefits package.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

We're facing compatibility issues after upgrading the software, it might be because of one of our code libraries.

Response:

We're dependent on that library; there's no real alternative for it. Let's troubleshoot the compatibility issue.

Creative

Scenario:

I'm thinking of experimenting with different mediums for the upcoming project, this might add a fresh perspective.

Response:

Though I'm dependent on my digital tools, it might be interesting to experiment with traditional mediums.