Dependable: meaning, definitions and examples
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dependable
[ dɪˈpɛndəbəl ]
reliable
Capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable.
Synonyms
faithful, reliable, steady, trustworthy.
Examples of usage
- She is a dependable employee who always meets deadlines.
- Having a dependable car is important for long commutes to work.
- His dependable nature made him a great choice for the leadership role.
consistent
Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be relied on.
Synonyms
consistent, reliable, reliable, stable.
Examples of usage
- The company's products are known for being dependable and durable.
- A dependable internet connection is crucial for remote work.
- It's important to have dependable information sources for research projects.
Translations
Translations of the word "dependable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 confiável
🇮🇳 विश्वसनीय (Vishwasneey)
🇩🇪 zuverlässig
🇮🇩 dapat diandalkan
🇺🇦 надійний
🇵🇱 niezawodny
🇯🇵 信頼できる (shinrai dekiru)
🇫🇷 fiable
🇪🇸 confiable
🇹🇷 güvenilir
🇰🇷 신뢰할 수 있는 (sinloehal su issneun)
🇸🇦 موثوق (muthuq)
🇨🇿 spolehlivý
🇸🇰 spoľahlivý
🇨🇳 可靠的 (kěkào de)
🇸🇮 zanesljiv
🇮🇸 áreiðanlegur
🇰🇿 сенімді
🇬🇪 საიმედო (saimedo)
🇦🇿 etibarlı
🇲🇽 confiable
Etymology
The word 'dependable' originated in the early 19th century, deriving from the verb 'depend' with the suffix '-able'. It reflects the idea of being able to be depended on or relied upon. Over time, 'dependable' has become a common term to describe someone or something that is trustworthy, reliable, and consistent in performance.
See also: depend, dependability, dependably, dependence, dependency, dependent, dependently, independence, independency, independent, interdependence, interdependent, undependable, undependably.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,255, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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