{"id":5642,"date":"2016-08-24T17:16:37","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T21:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writingexplained.org\/?p=5642"},"modified":"2016-08-24T17:47:42","modified_gmt":"2016-08-24T21:47:42","slug":"dependent-vs-dependant-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writingexplained.org\/dependent-vs-dependant-difference","title":{"rendered":"Dependent vs. Dependant: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bccef0f480416e3e00e77029789ea906\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: right; margin:10px 0 10px 10px;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Beginning of Post Default -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:336px;height:280px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6482188744286371\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7571860708\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<p>Because American and British English sometimes have different spellings for the same word, beginning writers and English language learners can easily become confused.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, the spelling of a word also changes based on its usage in a sentence. Dependent is one such word. In the past, it had been spelled as <em>dependant<\/em> when used as a <a href=\"https:\/\/writingexplained.org\/grammar-dictionary\/noun\">noun<\/a>. As an <a href=\"https:\/\/writingexplained.org\/grammar-dictionary\/adjective\">adjective<\/a>, writers used <em>dependent<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Modern English has all but dispensed with this differentiation. It still exists in British English, though it is rarely enforced. Continue reading to find out in what situations you should use dependent and dependant.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the Difference Between Dependent and Dependant?<\/h2>\n<p>In this article, I will compare dependent vs. dependant. I will use each in a sentence, and then I will show you a helpful trick to use when deciding if dependent or dependant is the better choice.<\/p>\n<h2>When to Use Dependent<\/h2>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5644\" src=\"https:\/\/writingexplained.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/dependent-versus-dependant.png\" alt=\"dependent versus dependant \" width=\"342\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writingexplained.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/dependent-versus-dependant.png 342w, https:\/\/writingexplained.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/dependent-versus-dependant-300x87.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/>What does dependent mean? <\/strong><em>Dependent<\/em> can fill multiple roles in a sentence. It can be an adjective, where it means <em>the condition of relying on someone or something<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>For example,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A dependent clause is not a complete sentence by itself.<\/li>\n<li>The researchers hoped their independent variable would influence their dependent variable, so they could justify more funding.<\/li>\n<li>Bahrain also faces increasing economic pressure as its oil-dependent economy has suffered from depressed global crude prices. &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/world\/middle_east\/report-internet-disruption-at-bahrain-rally-site-deliberate\/2016\/08\/04\/8f8d9b9c-5a04-11e6-8b48-0cb344221131_story.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Washington Post<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can also be a noun, where it refers to <em>someone who relies on someone else to provide basic necessities.<\/em> In this sense, it is most often used in the context of taxation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you claim someone else\u2019s children as dependents, you could be investigated by the IRS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When to Use Dependant<\/h2>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5645\" src=\"https:\/\/writingexplained.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Definition-of-dependant-definition-and-definition-of-dependent-definition.png\" alt=\"Definition of dependant definition and definition of dependent definition\" width=\"342\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writingexplained.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Definition-of-dependant-definition-and-definition-of-dependent-definition.png 342w, https:\/\/writingexplained.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Definition-of-dependant-definition-and-definition-of-dependent-definition-300x87.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/>What does dependant mean? <\/strong><em>Dependant<\/em> is an older word than <em>dependent<\/em>. Historically, <em>dependant<\/em> was the preferred spelling in British English when used as a noun. As an adjective, <em>dependent<\/em> has always been the preferred spelling. This distinction is waning, however, with <em>dependent <\/em>being with increased frequency in all contexts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Determine if you are a student dependant (under 23), a mature student dependant (over 23 but living with parents on January 1st, 2016), or an independent mature student (over 23) who can prove independent living prior to October 1st, 2015. &#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.irishtimes.com\/news\/education\/cao-first-round-so-you-have-a-course-offer-what-now-1.2759073\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Irish Times<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>American English, for example, has used <em>dependent<\/em> in all contexts since at least the mid-20th century. There is no reason to use <em>dependant<\/em> when writing for American audiences.<\/p>\n<h2>Trick to Remember the Difference<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5646\" src=\"https:\/\/writingexplained.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Define-dependant-and-define-dependent.png\" alt=\"Define dependant and define dependent\" width=\"342\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writingexplained.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Define-dependant-and-define-dependent.png 342w, https:\/\/writingexplained.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Define-dependant-and-define-dependent-300x87.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/>Here is a helpful trick to remember dependant vs. dependent.<\/p>\n<p><em>Dependent<\/em> is the safe choice in all contexts. It has become accepted even as a British English noun, where <em>dependant<\/em> was the historically preferred choice. <em>Dependent<\/em> is preferred as an American English noun and as an adjective.<\/p>\n<p>You can remember to avoid using <em>dependant<\/em> since <em>dependant<\/em> and avoid both contain an \u201ca.\u201d Dependent is the better choice in all contexts, even for British English nouns.<\/p>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Is it dependent or dependant?<\/strong> Dependent and dependant are two variants of the same word.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>As an adjective<\/strong>, this word means <em>the condition of relying on someone or something.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>As a noun<\/strong>, it is usually something a person claims when filing their taxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Dependant<\/em> was the historically preferred variant when used as a noun in British English, but today both variants are accepted. American English uses <em>dependent<\/em> as a noun, and <em>dependent<\/em> is the adjective variant in both American and British English.<\/p>\n<p>Dependent will always work, so avoid <em>dependant<\/em> by remembering the a it shares with avoid. If you still can\u2019t decide whether you should use <em>dependant<\/em> or <em>dependent<\/em>, you can refer back to this article for guidance.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because American and British English sometimes have different spellings for the same word, beginning writers and English language learners can easily become confused. In some cases, the spelling of a word also changes based on its usage in a sentence. Dependent is one such word. 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