dependent_continuant generically_dependent_continuant Definition: A continuant [snap:Continuant] that is dependent on one or other independent continuant [snap:IndependentContinuant] bearers. For every instance of A requires some instance of (an independent continuant [snap:IndependentContinuant] type) B but which instance of B serves can change from time to time. Examples: a certain PDF file that exists in different and in several hard drives specifically_dependent_continuant