Reliant
(adjective)
- Depending on something or someone for support or aid.
- Likely to depend on something or someone for support or aid.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "relying on another"): from old french reliant, present participle of relier "to rely on".
Examples:
- The company became too reliant on a single product for its revenue.
- She was very reliant on her parents for financial support.
- The city is overly reliant on tourism as an economic driver.
- The small business is heavily reliant on local customers.
- He is too reliant on technology and struggles when it's not available.