entirely dependent
[ɪnˈtaɪərli dɪˈpɛndənt]
adjective phrase
totalmente dependente
1. completely reliant on someone or something; unable to function or survive without support from another
The elderly man is entirely dependent on his children for care.
O homem idoso é totalmente dependente de seus filhos para cuidados.
2. absolutely contingent upon; determined or controlled by another factor
The success of the project is entirely dependent on securing funding.
O sucesso do projeto é totalmente dependente de conseguir financiamento.
3. having no autonomy or independence; completely subordinate
Young children are entirely dependent on their parents.
Crianças pequenas são totalmente dependentes de seus pais.
In Brazil and Portugal, the concept of 'entirely dependent' often appears in discussions about social welfare, family structures, and aging populations. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in medical, legal, and social contexts. The cultural expectation of independence is stronger in American discourse, making 'entirely dependent' status more marked or notable in English-speaking contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hanging on someone's every word
at someone's mercy
tied to someone's apron strings
on the dole
dependent as a vine on a tree
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