dependable
pronunciation
How to pronounce dependable in British English:
UK [dɪˈpendəbl]
How to pronounce dependable in American English:
US [dɪˈpɛndəbəl]
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- Adjective:
- worthy of reliance or trust
- worthy of being depended on
- consistent in performance or behavior
- financially sound
Word Origin
- dependable (adj.)
- 1735; se depend + -able. Related: Dependability; dependably.
Example
- 1. This market power translates into dependable profit margins .
- 2. Its materials are uniform and dependable .
- 3. They are trustworthy and dependable .
- 4. Rotary has been making dependable , inexpensive timepieces since 1898 .
- 5. Were they impressed by his apparently safe , dependable returns ?