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Codependent vs Dependant - What's the difference?

codependent | dependant |

As adjectives the difference between codependent and dependant

is that codependent is an alternative spelling of lang=en while dependant is obsolete spelling of lang=en.

As nouns the difference between codependent and dependant

is that codependent is an alternative spelling of lang=en while dependant is a person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= US dependent).

codependent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)

    • Noun

    (en noun)

    • dependant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (British) A person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= US dependent).
  • (US)

    • References

    * Merriam-Webster Indicating only US spelling is "dependent" (redirects, lists British spelling as a "variant".)'' * Pam Peters, The Cambridge Guide to English Usage , pp. 148-149. * Encarta Always a misspelling in US English, adjective and noun are differentiated in British English by spelling.