E.g. If I'm talking about a job stream, and Job B is dependent on Job A, then job A is ????? to/on Job B.
While predecessor & successor are similar, that leans more toward the order that they're run in than their relationship to one another.
2007-01-29 14:51:29 · 5 answers · asked by Kai N 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The best I can think of is "exclusive of". But since you specify that the preposition is either "to" or "on", then I will go for "not dependent on" or "not subject to".
2007-01-31 03:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by shades of Bruno 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Independent.
2007-01-29 22:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by **brainy licious**J;-D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to agree with the person above me. Job A is independent because it doesn't on job B.
2007-01-29 23:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by sharke45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm...this is probably not correct, but all I can think of is REQUISITE. such that...
Job A is requisite (necessary, essential) to (the undertaking of) Job B.
Or, stated another way: Job A is a prerequisite for the undertaking of Job B.
As I said, this may not be it...but I TRIED...heehee!!
Best of luck in finding that answer that truly addresses what you're looking for!!
Lee
2007-01-29 23:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by DLee1210 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supernumerary, independent, dependent, co-dependent.
2007-01-29 22:56:31 · answer #5 · answered by The Parthian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋