Plural of dependent
regular plural
The plural of dependent is dependents.
Forms of dependent
| Singular | dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | dependents |
| Countable | countable |
Dependents in a sentence
- With two children and an ailing mother, she had three dependents in all.
- It is a nonadversarial, informal system that Congress designed to favor veterans and their dependents.2009, Clearinghouse Review - Volume 43, Issues 1-8, page 258. From the entry proclaimant
- I have not before me to-night figures as to dependents' allowances paid in other places.1942, Canada. Parliament. House of Commons, Official Report of Debates, House of Commons. From the entry upping
- Death benefits for his dependents. 3.1953, Burroughs Clearing House, volume 38, page 50. From the entry multiprotection
- On 22 October the dependents of Comrades Tuan Chun-i and (Liu Chieh) rode in a motor vehicle provided by a government organ to tour Tengfeng County.[1978 December 11 [1978 December 5], “Honan First Secretary Sets Example on 'Special Privilege'”, in Daily Report: People's Republic of…. From the entry Dengfeng
Meaning of dependent
- adjective Relying upon; depending upon.
- adjective Having a probability that is affected by the outcome of a separate event.
- adjective Used after a particle (with one or two exceptions), such as those which express questions, subordinate clauses, and negative sentences.
Questions about the plural of dependent
- What is the plural of dependent?
- The plural of dependent is dependents.
- Is dependent countable?
- Dependent is a countable noun.
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