dependent (adj.) Copy link Outline 1. obnoxius (beholden to, under the influence of2. ŏbēdiens, ntis (with dat.)3. subjectus • dependent (adj.): 1. obnoxius (beholden to, under the influence of: with dat.): d. on her brother's rays (of the moon), ob. fratris radiis, Virg.: d. on jewellery (for beauty), gemmis ob., Prop.: d. on any one, alicui ob., Sall.: suppliant and d., supplex et ob., Cic. 2. ŏbēdiens, ntis (with dat.): Sall.: v. submissive, obedient. 3. subjectus: v. subject. Phr.: to be d. on: (1). servio, 4 (with dat.): Join: alteri parere et servire, Cic.: v. devoted, to be. (2). pāreo, 2 (with dat.): Join: parere et obedientem esse (alicui), Cic.: v. obey. (3). pendeo, pĕpendi, pensum, 2 (to be a hanger on: with prep.): the friend that is d. on you, pendens de te amicus, Hor. (4). indĭgeo, 2 (to need: q. v.). to be d. on the assistance of others, alienarum opum ind., Nep.