dependently

Not on one's own

Dependently means in a manner that relies on something or someone else.

It is the adverb form of dependent, describing actions or conditions that cannot exist or function in isolation: The two systems operate dependently, each requiring input from the other.

Opposite of independently.

reliance

State of needing support

trustConfidence in another
faithTrust without proof
confidenceSelf-assurance or trust

mutuality · symbiosis · reciprocity · attachment · bonding · needing · clinging · enmeshment · interconnection · contingently

subordination

subordinately

In an inferior capacity

secondarilyIn secondary importance
subservientlyIn a submissive manner
obedientlyIn a compliant manner

deferentially · compliantly · submissively · hierarchically · junior · assistant · apprentice · intern · protege

support

supported

Gave aid or backing

subsidizedOffset by external funding
fundedProvided with money
sponsoredFinancially supported an endeavor

Opposites

autonomy/reliance

dependentlyindependently

Without outside assistance

autonomously · self-sufficiently · on one's own · unaided · unassisted

freedom of action

dependentlyfreely

Without restriction or hindrance

voluntarily · strongly · unconditionally · autonomously · unrestrictedly

Phrases

dependent variableOutcome being measured
dependent spouse
dependent childrenMinors relying on guardians
dependent childYouth supported by guardians
dependent clauseIncomplete grammatical unit needing support
dependent careAssistance for those relying on you

Family

dependent, independently, dependents, interdependent, nondependent, codependent

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