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A special case of weak entity where the identifier of the dependent entity includes the identifier of the entity upon which it depends. Example :

PART(PartNumber, PartName, SalesPrice, QuantityOnHand)
COMPANY(CompanyName, City, Country, Volumn)

QUOTATION(PartNumber, CompanyName, Price) - This entity is id-dependent on the two previous entities.

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