dependence

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /dɪˈpɛndəns/

Noun

dependence

1. The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.

   He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.

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

   Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.

Antonyms

• independence

Related terms

• dependent
• dependency
• interdependence

Translations

• French: dépendance
• German: Abhängigkeit
• Italian: dipendenza
• Portuguese: dependência
• Russian: зави́симость
• Spanish: dependencia

Translations

• French: dépendance
• German: Abhängigkeit
• Portuguese: vício, dependência
• Russian: зави́симость
• Spanish: dependencia

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