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de⋅pend⋅a⋅ble

  [di-pen-duh-buhl]
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–adjective
capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
Origin:
1725–35; depend + -able

Related forms:
de⋅pend⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, de⋅pend⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
de⋅pend⋅a⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
trustworthy, trusty, trusted, steadfast, faithful, responsible.
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de·pend·a·ble   (dĭ-pěn'də-bəl)   
adj.  Trustworthy. See Synonyms at reliable.
de·pend'a·bil'i·ty, de·pend'a·ble·ness n., de·pend'a·bly adv.
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Dependable

De*pend"a*ble\, a. Worthy of being depended on; trustworthy. "Dependable friendships." --Pope.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Language Translation for : dependable
Spanish: fiable, digno de confianza,
German: verläßlich,
Japanese: 信頼できる
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