dependence
Americannoun
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the state of relying on or needing someone or something for aid, support, or the like.
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reliance; confidence; trust.
Her complete reliability earned her our dependence.
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an object of reliance or trust.
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the state of being conditional or contingent on something, as through a natural or logical sequence.
the dependence of an effect upon a cause.
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the state of being psychologically or physiologically dependent on a drug after a prolonged period of use.
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subordination or subjection.
the dependence of Martinique upon France.
noun
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the state or fact of being dependent, esp for support or help
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reliance; trust; confidence
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rare an object or person relied upon
Other Word Forms
- nondependance noun
- nondependence noun
- overdependence noun
- predependence noun
- self-dependence noun
- semidependence noun
Etymology
Origin of dependence
1400–50; late Middle English dependaunce < Old French dependance, equivalent to depend ( re ) ( depend ) + -ance -ence
Example Sentences
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This portfolio approach reduces dependence on any single platform and aligns with management’s stated objective of pursuing long-term innovation and value creation rather than short-term user metrics.
From Los Angeles Times
"Only by reducing structural dependence on oil and LNG imports can Europe durably shield its economy from recurrent external shocks."
From Barron's
And the latter’s heavier dependence on commercial travel revenues is likely to take the bigger hit, for now.
Since then, the dependence on set pieces has only grown.
Epstein appears to have taken advantage of this dependence on rich supporters by presenting himself as someone who could deliver both his own money and access to other affluent donors.
From Salon
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