a variable in a mathematical equation or statement whose value depends on that taken on by the independent variable: in y = f(x), y'is the dependent variable. 2. (psychol, statistics) the variable measured by the experimenter.
Many of the scenes in The Descendants were filmed in and around Hanalei Bay on Kauaiâs North Shore. Hanalei Bay is a stunning beach that has striking mountains as its backdrop. This beautiful Kauai beach was used for several scenes in the George Clooney film, The Descendants.
Film and television. 1  Descendant (2003 film), a thriller film starring Katherine Heigl and Jeremy London. 2  Descendants (2008 film), a short, animated 3D film released in 2008. 3  Descendents (2008 film)  The Descendants, a 2011 drama film directed by Alexander Payne.