Dependent
Part of speech: noun
Definition: One who relies on another for support An element in phrase or clause structure that is not the head. Includes complements modifiers and determiners. (Greek grammar) the aorist subjunctive form of a verb; or non-past, perfective form of a verb
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Relying upon; depending upon (of certain Irish irregular verbs): standing only after a preverbal particle Used in questions, negative sentences and after certain particles and prepositions.
Example sentence: The more people who are dependent on government handouts, the more votes the left can depend on for an ever-expanding welfare state.
Dependant
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Relying upon; depending upon.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= dependent).A person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= US dependent).