dependent

(noun) a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support). Synonyms: dependant.

(adj) relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed. Synonyms: dependent (vs. independent). Examples: "Dependent children." "Dependent on moisture."

(adj) contingent on something else. Synonyms: dependant, qualified.

(adj) (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence. Synonyms: dependent (vs. independent), subordinate. Example: "A subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence."

(adj) held from above. Synonyms: pendent, pendant. Example: "A pendant bunch of grapes."

(adj) being under the power or sovereignty of another or others. Synonyms: subject. Examples: "Subject peoples." "A dependent prince."

(adj) addicted to a drug. Synonyms: dependant, drug-addicted, hooked, strung-out.