dependence
The state of being dependent, of relying upon anotherThe state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
» We need to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
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2 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.
Abhängigkeit
зави́симостьzavísimostʹ
зале́жністьzaléžnistʹ
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
(countable, uncountable)An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.
Abhängigkeit
зави́симостьzavísimostʹ
зале́жністьzaléžnistʹ, адди́кціяaddýkcija
Examples
31 sentencesWe need to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
Games of chance can cause dependence.
Азартні ігри можуть викликати залежність. — mraz
Self-dependence is important in life.
Self-dependence is a good skill.
Algeria should reduce dependence on foreign technology.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle French dépendance. Morphologically depend + -ence.From Middle French dépendance. Morphologically depend + -ence.
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Forms
plural: dependencesSynonyms
4 synonyms- the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else:dependancedependency
- being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs):addictiondependancedependencyhabituation
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
18 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable