Reliant

usgb/rɪˈlaɪənt/
adjective

Depending on someone or something for help or support.

Many countries are heavily reliant on tourism.
Visual representation of "reliant" - Depending on someone or something for help or support.

Often appears as...

  • reliant on
  • heavily reliant
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Support System

Use 'reliant' to describe someone's need for assistance from a person, group, or system.

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She is reliant on her parents for financial support.
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Vulnerability

'Reliant' can suggest a weakness or disadvantage if the support is taken away.

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The village is reliant on the old dam, which is concerning.
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Not Interchangeable

Don't confuse 'reliant' with 'reliable.' 'Reliant' means needing support; 'reliable' means providing it.

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They're reliant on a reliable transportation system.
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