depending
Translation
depending, contingent
Examples
Depending on the traffic, I might be late.
Depending on the traffic, I might be late.
We have various options, depending on your budget.
We have various options, depending on your budget.
Grammar Patterns
depending on ((sth.)) conditional on (sth.) Depending on the traffic, I might be late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contingent on, conditional upon
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (down) + 'pendere' (to hang). The idea is of one thing 'hanging from' another.
Memory Tips
Think of a result 'hanging' on a condition, like a puppet on strings. It's always followed by 'on'.