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dependable

 

[ dɪˈpɛndəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.