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Difference between depen(a)nt and depend(a)nt



 
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Difference between depen(a)nt and depend(a)nt #1 (permalink) Thu May 14, 2009 11:44 am   Difference between depen(a)nt and depend(a)nt
 

would anyone kindly show the difference between /depen(a)nt/ and /depend(a)nt/
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Difference between depen(a)nt and depend(a)nt #2 (permalink) Thu May 14, 2009 12:00 pm   Difference between depen(a)nt and depend(a)nt
 

depenant - There is no such word AFAIK.
Or you meant the difference between dependant ( person who depends on another for financial support ) and dependent((American English)?
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Difference between depen(a)nt and depend(a)nt #3 (permalink) Thu May 14, 2009 18:45 pm   Difference between depen(a)nt and depend(a)nt
 

but i think there is difference between the two words (dependent /dependant )as i knew that dependant is the person who is supported but dependent is the person who supports the dependant.thank you
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Difference between depen(a)nt and depend(a)nt #4 (permalink) Thu May 14, 2009 19:05 pm   Difference between depen(a)nt and depend(a)nt
 

As an adjective, it means relying upon, or depending upon.
As an noun, it refers to someone who relies upon or depends upon another for support.

In AmE, 'dependent' can be used as both the adjective or noun form.

In BrE, the noun form is spelled 'dependant'.
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Difference between depen(a)nt and depend(a)nt #5 (permalink) Thu May 14, 2009 19:13 pm   Difference between depen(a)nt and depend(a)nt
 

but i think there is difference between the two words (dependent /dependant )as i knew that dependant is the person who is supported but dependent is the person who supports the dependant.thank you
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