reliant

adjective

re·​li·​ant ri-ˈlī-ənt How to pronounce reliant (audio)
: having reliance on something or someone : dependent
reliantly adverb

Examples of reliant in a Sentence

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Even with the investment restrictions, India’s economy has become more, not less, reliant on its bigger rival. Swati Gupta, Fortune Asia, 24 Oct. 2024 Even the field of wildlife biology has become reliant on technology. Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 At issue: OpenAI's desire to secure more computing power and reduce expenses, and Microsoft's worries about becoming too reliant on OpenAI for its AI advancements. John Kell, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024 Take the example of a heavy industry company, such as a cement company, which is deeply reliant on water. Nina Seega, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reliant 

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reliant was in 1849

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“Reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliant. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

reliant

adjective
re·​li·​ant ri-ˈlī-ənt How to pronounce reliant (audio)
: having reliance on something or someone : trusting
reliant on the family for news
reliantly adverb

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