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re·li·ant
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rɪˈlaɪ
ənt
/
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ri-
lahy
-
uh
nt
]
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adjective
1.
having or showing dependence:
reliant on money from home.
2.
confident; trustful.
Origin:
1855–60;
rely
+
-ant
Related forms
re·li·ant·ly,
adverb
o·ver·re·li·ant,
adjective
un·re·li·ant,
adjective
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reliance
(rɪˈlaɪəns)
—
n
1.
dependence, confidence, or trust
2.
something or someone upon which one relies
re'liant
—
adj
re'liantly
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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