adjective Uncommon

reliant

Reliant (adjective) means Dependent on someone or something for support or supply. Example: “The village is entirely reliant on rainwater for its supply.”

adjective

Dependent on someone or something for support or supply.

"The village is entirely reliant on rainwater for its supply."

How to use reliant

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNeeding or depending on something to function.

Common pairings

reliant on self-reliant heavily reliant

Word forms

more reliant comparative, most reliant superlative

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Etymology

From rely plus the adjective-forming suffix -ant.

Synonyms

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dependent contingent subject to

Related words

independent possibility depending detail relative dependent colonial corps

Rhymes for reliant

giant variant radiant valiant defiant deviant exfoliant brilliant compliant

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reliant” mean?

The word “reliant” means dependent on someone or something for support or supply. In plain terms, needing or depending on something to function.

How do you use “reliant” in a sentence?

Here is “reliant” used in a sentence: “The village is entirely reliant on rainwater for its supply.”

What part of speech is “reliant”?

“Reliant” is an adjective.

Is “reliant” a common word?

“Reliant” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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