reliant

[ ri-lahy-uhnt ]

adjective

1. having or showing dependence:

   reliant on money from home.

2. confident; trustful.

Other Words From

• re·liant·ly adverb
• over·re·liant adjective
• unre·liant adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reliant¹

First recorded in 1855–60; rely + -ant

Example Sentences

Her parents never explicitly told her how reliant the family eventually became on her salary; she just knew.

From Los Angeles Times

That has left universities increasingly reliant on international students, who pay higher fees.

From BBC

“The Canadian government is very reliant upon local people conducting acts of remembrance but also looking after the war graves,” Mr Brundle said.

From BBC

Some analysts have warned that parts of the country's economy risks becoming too reliant on the pharmaceutical industry.

From BBC

They are still reliant on soft loans from supportive directors.

From BBC

Related Words

• relying
• subservient
• susceptible