reliant

adjective

re·​li·​ant ri-ˈlī-ənt How to pronounce reliant (audio)
: having reliance on something or someone : dependent
reliantly adverb

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Adapting Traditional Nursing Curricula for Online Platforms Traditional nursing education has always been heavily reliant on in-person clinical experiences. Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 But Vietnam, being heavily reliant on exports, faces serious challenges as the global trade war escalates and tension rises between Hanoi's two biggest trade partners – China and the United States. Nga Pham, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025 To put in perspective how reliant the Magic are on their two young stars, consider that Banchero and Wagner totaled 54 of the Magic’s 88 shot attempts. Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 The aerospace industry is heavily reliant on a functioning global supply chain, and has benefited from largely duty-free trade for roughly 50 years . Brian Evans, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reliant

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reliant was in 1849

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“Reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliant. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

reliant

adjective
re·​li·​ant ri-ˈlī-ənt How to pronounce reliant (audio)
: having reliance on something or someone : trusting
reliant on the family for news
reliantly adverb

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