Dependent and Main

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Dependent

Dependent adjective - (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence.
Usage example: a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence
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Main is an antonym for dependent.
Nearby Words: depend, dependence, dependency, dependant, depending

Main

Main adjective - (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence.
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Dependent is an antonym for main in chief topic.
Nearby Words: mainly, mainline
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  • Code Lyoko: The Supercomputer is the team's main resource, and Aelita's survival is dependent on it.
    Source: Enforced Cold War
  • In Monsters University, the main conflict was not dependent on the members of Roar Omega Roar being jerks to Oozma Kappa.
    Source: Plot-Irrelevant Villain
  • The third game subverts it, as none of the main storyline events are dependent on time outside of time of day.
    Source: Video Game / Way of the Samurai
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