depending
UK[dɪˈpendɪŋ]US[dɪˈpendɪŋ]
v
(used after 'be' or with other verbs) to be decided or influenced by something
v
needing someone or something for support, help, etc.
Morpheme Breakdown
de
pend
ing
de
down
pend
hang
ing
present participle suffix
Etymology
The word 'depending' originates from the Latin verb dependēre, a compound of de- ("down from") and pendēre ("to hang"). The core concept is of one thing hanging down from, and thus being supported or determined by, another. This literal image of physical suspension evolved into the abstract sense of being contingent upon or influenced by a condition. The addition of the '-ing' suffix, from Old English, transforms the verb into its present participle form, indicating an ongoing state or action of reliance or conditionality.
Analysis
Structure: de (down) + pend (hang) + ing (present participle suffix)
- de: A Latin prefix meaning "down" or "away from".
- pend: A Latin root from the verb pendere, meaning "to hang" or "to weigh".
- ing: An Old English suffix used to form the present participle of verbs.
Examples
Whether we go for a picnic is depending on the weather.
She is a young professional, still depending on her parents for financial advice.
The success of the project is depending heavily on securing the final grant.