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1. (n.) dependence
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for aid, support, or the like.
2. dependence
reliance; trust.
3. dependence
the state of being conditional or contingent on something:
the dependence of an effect upon a cause.
4. dependence
the state of being psychologically or physiologically dependent on a drug or alcohol.
5. dependence
subordination or subjection.
Etymology: (1400–50; < OF)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) dependence, dependance, dependency
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
2. (noun) addiction, dependence, dependance, dependency, habituation
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
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1. (noun) dependence
≠ independence
the country's dependence on oil; her dependence on her family
2. dependence
sb's uncontrollable need for a drug
the patient's dependence on pain killers; drug/alcohol dependence
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Dependence
the act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support
2. (noun) Dependence
the state of being influenced and determined by something; subjection (as of an effect to its cause)
3. (noun) Dependence
mutu/// /onnection and support; concatenation; systematic ///er relation
4. (noun) Dependence
subjection to the direction or disposal of another; inability to help or provide for one's self
5. (noun) Dependence
a resting with confidence; reliance; trust
6. (noun) Dependence
that on which one depends or relies; as, he was her sole dependence
7. (noun) Dependence
that which depends; anything dependent or suspended; anything attached a subordinate to, or contingent on, something else
8. (noun) Dependence
a matter depending, or in suspense, and still to be determined; ground of controversy or quarrel
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