reliant

Meanings

• adjective

  Depending on or needing the assistance of another for support, especially emotionally or financially.

  - "He is reliant on his parents for financial support."
  - "The elderly are often reliant on caregivers for daily needs."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reliant
recline , decline , combine

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Variants

List of all variants of reliant that leads to same result
reliant , reliantly , self-reliant

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Etymology

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From Old French reliant, present participle of relier 'to bind together'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reliant' is often used in the context of computer software to describe a system that depends on another system for certain functions.

2. In mathematics, a 'reliant sequence' is a sequence of numbers where each term depends on the previous term.

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Related Concepts

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1. dependence: The state of being reliant on another for support or assistance.

2. interdependence: The concept of two or more entities being reliant on each other for mutual survival or success.

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Culture

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In literature, 'reliant' is often used to describe characters who depend on others for support or guidance. In art, the concept of 'reliance' can be explored through themes of interdependence and mutual aid.

How to Memorize "reliant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person leaning on another for support or assistance. Imagine the sense of trust and reliance in their expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reliant' with the idea of trust and support. Think of a time when you have relied on someone else for help.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Rely on me' to help remember the meaning of 'reliant'.

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