depending on
Determined by circumstances
Depending on introduces a condition that determines an outcome: Depending on the weather, we might cancel.
It signals that what follows will vary based on some factor: The price ranges from fifty to two hundred dollars, depending on size.
Often interchangeable with "according to" or "based on."
Conditional or representative group
- subject toConditionally governed by
- hinging onDependent on a condition
- based onHaving as source
- relative toIn relation or proportion
Conditional clause marker
- provided thatConditional conjunction phrase
- given thatAcknowledging a premise
- assumingAccepting as true unverified
- subject toConditionally governed by
only if · whenever · except that · inasmuch as · whereas · prerequisite · requirement · precondition
Prone to fluctuation
- fluctuatingShifting irregularly over time
- changeableCapable of alteration
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- inconsistentLacking steady uniformity
uncertain · circumstantial · situational · contextual · case-by-case · fluid · flexible · shifting
Confidence in another
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- relianceState of needing support
- backingAid or sponsorship
- assistanceSupport or aid given
help · aid · interdependence · foundation · cornerstone · mainstay · lifeline · anchor
contingent
Conditional or representative group
- subject toConditionally governed by
- hinging onDependent on a condition
- based onHaving as source
if
Conditional clause marker
- provided thatConditional conjunction phrase
- given thatAcknowledging a premise
- assumingAccepting as true unverified
subject to · only if · whenever · except that · inasmuch as · whereas · prerequisite · requirement · precondition · criterion
variable
Prone to fluctuation
- fluctuatingShifting irregularly over time
- changeableCapable of alteration
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
inconsistent · uncertain · circumstantial · situational · contextual · case-by-case · fluid · flexible · shifting · varying
trust
Confidence in another
assistance · help · aid · interdependence · foundation · cornerstone · mainstay · lifeline · anchor · crutch
- if possiblemaybe, perhaps, possibly, potentially, conceivably
- conditionalsif, then, if clause, if clauses, else
- based on somethingadaptation, remake, reboot, sequel, prequel
depending onregardless of
Without being affected by
irrespective of · unconditionally · come what may · in any case · no matter
depending oninvariably
Without any exception
always · without exception · unfailingly · constantly · uniformly
depend, independent, independence, dependent, dependable, dependence, depending, dependency, depends