Depending: meaning, definitions and examples

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depending

 

[ dɪˈpɛndɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

reliance on

Depending is the gerund form of the verb 'depend', which means to rely on or be contingent upon something else. It implies that an action, event, or state is contingent on a condition or another factor. The phrase often suggests a relationship of dependence where one element cannot stand alone without the other. In everyday usage, it is common to say that the outcome of a situation is depending on various factors, such as choices, circumstances, or external influences.

Synonyms

conditional, contingent, relying

Examples of usage

  • The success of the project is depending on the team's collaboration.
  • Her plans for the weekend are depending on the weather.
  • The decision will be depending on the available resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "depending" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dependente

🇮🇳 निर्भर

🇩🇪 abhängig

🇮🇩 tergantung

🇺🇦 залежний

🇵🇱 zależny

🇯🇵 依存する

🇫🇷 dépendant

🇪🇸 dependiente

🇹🇷 bağlı

🇰🇷 의존하는

🇸🇦 معتمد

🇨🇿 závislý

🇸🇰 závislý

🇨🇳 依赖的

🇸🇮 odvisen

🇮🇸 háður

🇰🇿 тәуелді

🇬🇪 მივმართავ

🇦🇿 asılı

🇲🇽 dependiente

Etymology

The word 'depend' originates from the Latin word 'dependere', which combines 'de-', meaning 'down from', and 'pendere', meaning 'to hang'. The concept of dependency has ancient roots, intertwining with various aspects of social, legal, and economic systems. In Old French, the term evolved to 'depender', before merging into Middle English as 'dependen'. Historically, the notion of dependence is often associated with hierarchical relationships, where a subject relies on another for support or sustenance, making it a significant concept in understanding human interactions and societal structures.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,601, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.