Reciprocal of "depends on"

[TriPolar]

@Nature_s_Call

Maybe TriPolar is right about using the same word with prepositions: if A binkles B, then the only thing you can say of the reverse is “B is binkled by A.”

I’m sure Chessic’s intent was to give you an accurate answer to your specific question, while I gave my opinion on a more general matter. I’m glad that you realize the nature of the problem though. I’ve had too much experience in deciphering the intended meaning of relationships and other nuanced concepts as expressed in natural language. Brevity may be the soul of wit, but it can be the heart of misunderstanding as well.

[Peremensoe]

@Nature_s_Call

I was hoping for active voice, but I’m convinced now that in this case the passive “is dependent on” is the only way to minimize misunderstanding.
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Maybe TriPolar is right about using the same word with prepositions: if A binkles B, then the only thing you can say of the reverse is “B is binkled by A.”

The equivalent construct for “A depends on B” (as in OP) would be “B is depended on by A.”

“B is dependent on A” means the opposite of that, and the same as “B depends on A.”

[Nature_s_Call]

@spark240

“B is dependent on A” means the opposite of that, and the same as “B depends on A.”

Slaps forehead… Never code drunk, kids

[Thudlow_Boink]

@spark240

@Thudlow_Boink

A depends on B, B is dependent on A.

What? No. Those mean the same thing. You’re saying that each depends on the other. “Enables,” “governs,” “controls” and “determines” are conceivable suggestions thus far that work, depending on context. “Supports” is similar, but doesn’t connote a need, which is what dependency is.

Yep: :smack: