reliant

UK: rɪˈlaɪənt | US: rɪˈlaɪənt

Definition
  1. adj. depending on someone or something for support or survival

  2. adj. having trust or confidence in something

Structure
rely <to depend>ant <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word "reliant" stems from the verb "rely," which entered Middle English from Old French relier (to bind together, fasten), derived from Latin religare (re- + ligare, meaning "to bind"). The suffix "-ant" is borrowed from Latin -antem, forming adjectives to denote a state or quality. Thus, "reliant" literally means "in a state of depending" or "bound to trust." Over time, it evolved to describe dependence or confidence in external support.

Examples
  1. Children are naturally reliant on their parents for care.

  2. The project is heavily reliant on government funding.

  3. She grew less reliant on others as she gained independence.

  4. Modern agriculture is reliant on advanced technology.

  5. His success made him overly reliant on past strategies.