Reliant: meaning, definitions and examples

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reliant

[ rɪˈlaɪənt ]

^{Context #1}

dependent on someone or something

Reliant is used to describe someone or something that depends on another person or thing for support, help, or existence. It implies a sense of dependence and reliance on something external.

Synonyms

counting on, dependent, dependent on, relying on

Examples of usage

He was reliant on his parents for financial support.
The company was reliant on a single supplier for its raw materials.
She was reliant on her medication to manage her condition.

^{Context #2}

a person or thing that is dependent on another

As a noun, a reliant is a person or thing that depends on another for support or assistance. It refers to the state of being dependent or relying on something or someone else.

Synonyms

dependent, dependent person, reliant person

Examples of usage

The children were his reliants, relying on him for their care and well-being.
The business had several reliants, including its employees and suppliers.

Translations

Translations of the word "reliant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dependente

🇮🇳 निर्भर

🇩🇪 abhängig

🇮🇩 bergantung

🇺🇦 залежний

🇵🇱 zależny

🇯🇵 依存している

🇫🇷 dépendant

🇪🇸 dependiente

🇹🇷 bağımlı

🇰🇷 의존하는

🇸🇦 معتمد

🇨🇿 závislý

🇸🇰 závislý

🇨🇳 依赖的

🇸🇮 odvisen

🇮🇸 háður

🇰🇿 тәуелді

🇬🇪 დამოკიდებული

🇦🇿 asılı

🇲🇽 dependiente

Word origin

The word 'reliant' originated from the Latin word 'reliantem', which means 'leaning or resting on'. It first appeared in English in the 16th century, derived from the Old French word 'relier' meaning 'to bind'. Over time, 'reliant' has evolved to signify dependency and reliance on someone or something else.