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Meaning of depends
The primary meaning of the word "depends" is to be contingent or reliant on something.
Etymology of depends
The word "depends" originated from the Old French word "dependre," which is derived from the Latin words "de" meaning "from" or "down" and "pendere" meaning "to hang"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to indicate a state of being contingent or reliant on something
Synonyms
hinges
relies
rests
hangs
is contingent
is dependent
is based
is grounded
is rooted
is determined
is decided
is conditioned
is governed
is influenced
is swayed
is shaped
is molded
is controlled
is regulated
is subject
is liable
is prone
is susceptible
is sensitive
is responsive
is reactive
is conditional
is provisional.
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something happens or is done only if something else happens or is done
- Used to indicate that something is based or reliant on something else
- Used to indicate that the outcome or result of something is uncertain or contingent on other factors
Usage Examples
- The success of the project depends on the team's efforts
- The outcome of the game depends on the performance of the players
- The decision to invest depends on the market conditions