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dependable

[ dih-pen-duh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable:

    a dependable employee.

    Synonyms: , , , ,



dependable

/ ɪˈɛԻəə /

adjective

  1. able to be depended on; reliable; trustworthy
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Derived Forms

  • ˌԻ岹ˈٲ, noun
  • ˈԻ岹, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·Ի····ٲ [dih-pen-d, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], ·Ի···Ա noun
  • ·Ի·· adverb
  • ·ٱ··Ի·· adjective
  • ԴDz··Ի·· adjective
  • non··Ի···Ա noun
  • non··Ի·· adverb
  • ··Ի·· adjective
  • ܲ··Ի·· adjective
  • un··Ի···Ա noun
  • un··Ի·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dependable1

First recorded in 1725–35; depend + -able
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"As countries come together to shape a new energy security paradigm, they need unbiased, dependable data on the future direction of energy," he added.

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Sleek and comfortable in the hand, it's equipped with a USB-C charging port for easy recharging and dependable performance—ideal for everyday use.

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He was still seen as the most dependable name in the team’s starting pitching rotation, too, the potential missing piece in their pursuit of a championship.

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All of them built to hold up under the weight of hearty meals, never delicate enough to be anything more than dependable.

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Duplass said he felt casting him and Pompeo lent itself to that conversation around questioning who we trust and who we don’t, since the two of them have long played dependable, well-liked characters.

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