web-dependent
|web-de-pen-dent|
B2
/wɛb-dɪˈpɛndənt/
reliant on the web
Etymology
Etymology Information
'web-dependent' originates from the combination of 'web,' referring to the World Wide Web, and 'dependent,' meaning reliant on something.
Historical Evolution
'web' combined with 'dependent' to form the modern term 'web-dependent.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dependent' meant 'relying on something,' and with the advent of the internet, it evolved to specifically mean reliance on web services.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relying on the internet or web services for functionality or operation.
The application is web-dependent, requiring an internet connection to function.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 08:07