water-dependent
|wa-ter-de-pend-ent|
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/ˈwɔːtər dɪˈpɛndənt/
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/ˈwɔːtə dɪˈpɛndənt/
reliant on water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dependent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dependere,' where 'de-' meant 'from' and 'pendere' meant 'to hang.'
Historical Evolution
'dependere' transformed into the Old French word 'dependre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'depend' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hang from something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relying on something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
requiring water to survive or function.
Certain plants are water-dependent and cannot thrive in arid conditions.
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