English

Adjective

dependant ‎(comparative more dependant, superlative most dependant)

1. Obsolete spelling of dependent

Noun

dependant ‎(plural dependants)

1. (Britain) A person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= US dependent).
2. (US) Misspelling of dependent.

Translations

References

• Merriam-Webster Indicating only US spelling is "dependent" (redirects, lists British spelling as a "variant".)
• Pam Peters, The Cambridge Guide to English Usage, pp. 148-149.
• Encarta Always a misspelling in US English, adjective and noun are differentiated in British English by spelling.

Latin

Verb

dēpendant

1. third-person plural present active subjunctive of dēpendō