WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
de•pend•a•ble /dɪˈpɛndəbəl/USA pronunciation
adj.
de•pend•a•bly, adv. See -pend-.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- worthy of trust; reliable:a dependable employee.
de•pend•a•bly, adv. See -pend-.
de•pend•a•ble
(di pen′də bəl),USA pronunciation adj.
de•pend′a•bil′i•ty, de•pend′a•ble•ness, n.
de•pend′a•bly, adv.
- capable of being depended on;
worthy of trust;
reliable:a dependable employee.
- depend + -able 1725–35
de•pend′a•bly, adv.
- trustworthy, trusty, trusted, steadfast, faithful, responsible.
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