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dependable

/dɪˈpɛn.də.bəl/
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Adverb:dependably
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• adjective

1

Trustworthy and reliable; capable of being counted on to fulfill obligations or perform consistently.

Example

"She has proven to be a dependable colleague who always meets her deadlines."

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• Rhymes for dependable

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century from the verb 'depend' (from Latin dependere, meaning 'to hang from') plus the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dependable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dependable
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