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Definition of reliant

reliant

/rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/
re · li · ant
Adverb:reliantly
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• adjective

1

Dependent on or needing someone or something for support, help, or survival; having trust or confidence in someone or something.

Example

"Many rural communities remain heavily reliant on agriculture for their economic livelihood."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Reliant' is almost exclusively used predicatively and is typically followed by the prepositions 'on' or 'upon' (e.g., 'reliant on renewable energy'). Do not confuse it with 'reliable', which means trustworthy or consistently good in quality.

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reliable
reliably
reliance
reliant
relic
relief
relievable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the verb 'rely' plus the suffix '-ant', modeled on French and Latin participial adjectives. The root verb 'rely' comes from Old French 'relier' and Latin 'religare', meaning 'to bind fast'.

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