# dependant, dependent

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /dɪˈpɛndənt/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### dependant
*/dɪˈpɛndənt/*
Obsolete spelling of dependent.

### dependent
*/dɪˈpɛndənt/*
Relying upon; depending upon.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/dependant