exit-dependent
|ex-it-de-pend-ent|
C1
/ˈɛksɪt-dɪˈpɛndənt/
reliant on exit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'exit-dependent' originates from the combination of 'exit,' meaning 'a way out,' and 'dependent,' meaning 'relying on something.'
Historical Evolution
'Exit' comes from Latin 'exitus,' meaning 'departure,' and 'dependent' comes from Latin 'dependere,' meaning 'to hang down from.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'exit' meant 'a way out,' and 'dependent' meant 'relying on.' Together, they describe a state of reliance on an exit strategy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relying on or requiring an exit strategy or plan to be successful or viable.
The startup's business model is highly exit-dependent, relying on acquisition by a larger company.
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Last updated: 2025/07/17 13:18