There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
DEPENDABLE
reliable, dependable
(adjective) worthy of reliance or trust; “a reliable source of information”; “a dependable worker”
dependable, good, safe, secure
(adjective) financially safe; “a good investment”; “a secure investment”
dependable, rock-steady, steady-going
(adjective) consistent in performance or behavior; “dependable in one’s habits”; “a steady-going family man”
dependable, honest, reliable, true
(adjective) worthy of being depended on; “a dependable worker”; “an honest working stiff”; “a reliable source of information”; “he was true to his word”; “I would be true for there are those who trust me”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
dependable (comparative more dependable, superlative most dependable)
Able, or easily able to be depended on.
Noun
dependable (plural dependables)
A reliable person or thing.
Source: Wiktionary
De*pend"a*ble, a.
Definition: Worthy of being depended on; trustworthy. "Dependable friendships." Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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