
Reliant
Support System
Use 'reliant' to describe someone's need for assistance from a person, group, or system.
She is reliant on her parents for financial support.
Vulnerability
'Reliant' can suggest a weakness or disadvantage if the support is taken away.
The village is reliant on the old dam, which is concerning.
Not Interchangeable
Don't confuse 'reliant' with 'reliable.' 'Reliant' means needing support; 'reliable' means providing it.
They're reliant on a reliable transportation system.
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AssureDependentNeedRelianceSubordinateTrust
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