dependent / dependant

The adjective, and the noun for a person who depends.

Dependent is the adjective: dependent on the grant. It is also the noun for a person who depends on someone: list your dependents. Dependant is the British spelling of that noun. Do not write dependant for the adjective.

Examples

Usedependent on the vote

Usethree dependents on the form

Avoiddependant on the vote