dependence

noun
UK: /dɪˈpendəns/
US: /dɪˈpendəns/

  1. The state of relying on someone or something for support or help.

    1. Children have a dependence on their parents.
    2. The company's dependence on foreign oil makes it vulnerable to price fluctuations.

  2. The condition of needing something, especially a drug, in order to function normally.

    1. He developed a dependence on sleeping pills.
    2. The patient's physical dependence required a carefully managed withdrawal process.

  3. The quality or state of being determined or influenced by something else.

    1. The success of the project shows a dependence on teamwork.
    2. The economic dependence between countries is a factor in political relations.

Synonyms

reliance addiction contingency

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dependence" in English means: The state of relying on someone or something for support or help., The condition of needing something, especially a drug, in order to function normally., The quality or state of being determined or influenced by something else..

The phonetic transcription of "dependence" is /dɪˈpendəns/ in British English and /dɪˈpendəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dependence": reliance, addiction, contingency.

Example usage of "dependence": "Children have a dependence on their parents.". More examples on the page.