Definitions for Dependence
dɪˈpɛn dənsde·pen·dence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. dependence, dependance, dependencynoun

   the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

2. addiction, dependence, dependance, dependency, habituationnoun

   being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 5 votes

1. dependencenoun

   The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.

   He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.

2. dependencenoun

   An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.

   Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dependence, Dependencynoun

   Etymology: from depend, Latin.

   1. A thing or person at the disposal or discretion of another.

   We invade the rights of our neighbours, not upon account of covetousness, but of dominion, that we may create dependencies. Jeremy Collier, on Pride.

   2. State of being subordinate, or subject in some degree to the discretion of another; the contrary to sovereignty.

   Let me report to him
   Your sweet dependency, and you shall find
   A conqu’ror that will pray in aid for kindness,
   Where he for grace is kneel’d to. William Shakespeare, Ant. and Cleopatra.

   At their setting out they must have their commission, or letters patents from the king, that so they may acknowledge their dependency upon the crown of England. Francis Bacon, to Villiers.

   3. That which is not principal; that which is subordinate.

   We speak of the sublunary worlds, this earth, and its dependencies, which rose out of a chaos about six thousand years ago. Thomas Burnet, Theory of the Earth.

   4. Concatination; connexion; rise of consequents from premises.

   Her madness hath the oddest frame of sense;
   Such a dependency of thing on thing,
   As e’er I heard in madness. William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure.

   5. Relation of any thing to another, as of an effect to its cause.

   I took pleasure to trace out the cause of effects, and the dependence of one thing upon another in the visible creation. Thomas Burnet, Theory of the Earth.

   6. Trust; reliance; confidence.

   The expectation of the performance of our desire, is that we call dependence upon him for help and assistance. Edward Stillingfleet.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dependence

   Dependence refers to a state of reliance or need for something or someone for support or survival. This can manifest in various contexts such as emotional, financial, chemical, or physical dependence and can range from reliance on a person, substance, or activity. It generally implies a lack of self-sufficiency or autonomy.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Dependencenoun

   the act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support

2. Dependencenoun

   the state of being influenced and determined by something; subjection (as of an effect to its cause)

3. Dependencenoun

   mutu/// /onnection and support; concatenation; systematic ///er relation

4. Dependencenoun

   subjection to the direction or disposal of another; inability to help or provide for one's self

5. Dependencenoun

   a resting with confidence; reliance; trust

6. Dependencenoun

   that on which one depends or relies; as, he was her sole dependence

7. Dependencenoun

   that which depends; anything dependent or suspended; anything attached a subordinate to, or contingent on, something else

8. Dependencenoun

   a matter depending, or in suspense, and still to be determined; ground of controversy or quarrel

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Dependence' in Nouns Frequency: #2569

How to pronounce Dependence?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Dependence in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Dependence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Dependence in a Sentence

1. Bill Fitzpatrick:

   We're all scrambling for solutions, but the breakthrough technologies just haven't come to fruition yet. It appears as though we're trying to bridge the gap with regard to our dependence on fossil fuels, but we're just not there yet.

2. Michael Dorris:

   At different stages in our lives, the signs of love may vary dependence, attraction, contentment, worry, loyalty, grief, but at heart the source is always the same. Human beings have the rare capacity to connect with each other, against all odds.

3. Dyn Research:

   North Korea has significantly less Internet to lose, compared to other countries with similar populations: Yemen (47 networks), Afghanistan (370 networks), or Taiwan (5,030 networks), and unlike these countries, North Korea maintains dependence on a single international provider, China Unicom.

4. Group Chief Executive Jeffrey Hwang:

   The supply chain in electronics and semiconductors is really long, so one way or another you touch China, china is a big supply chain that has served the world really well, so companies will not stop going to China entirely but probably they will cut down on dependence on China alone.

5. Siobhan Morden:

   The problem with Colombia is that not only do they have the highest oil dependence among investment-grade credits, but there is no recognition that this oil shock is permanent.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Dependence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dependence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Dependence
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dependence