Reliant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Reliant is an adjective meaning Having reliance on somebody or something.
Meaning
Having reliance on somebody or something.
Example Sentences
Brown heavily sympathises with the challenges now being faced by his successor Andy Byford and Mayor Sadiq Khan, to secure a more sustainable funding formula for TfL that is less reliant on farebox income.
The use of algorithms in policing is one example of their increasing influence on our lives. And, as their ubiquity spreads, so too does the debate around whether we should allow ourselves to become so reliant on them – and who, if anyone, is policing their use.
Synonyms for reliant
Depending on context, synonyms include dependent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dependent, trusting, codependent, independence, rehabilitative, rehabilitation.
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