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depending
verb
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Divide depending into syllables:

de · pend · ing

How to pronounce depending:

Definition of depending:

depending (verb):
to be determined, based, or contingent (see contingent entry 1 sense 1)

Synonyms for depending:

stayinghangingridingturning

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