reliant

[ri-lahy-uh nt]

adjective

having or showing dependence: reliant on money from home.

confident; trustful.

Origin of reliant

First recorded in 1855–60; rely + -ant

Related formsre·li·ant·ly, adverbo·ver·re·li·ant, adjectiveun·re·li·ant, adjective

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Word Origin and History for over-reliant

reliant

adj.

1856; see rely + -ant. Because it means "dependent (on)" it would seem an odd name for an automobile, but Chrysler (Plymouth) nonetheless chose it as one in 1981.