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dependence

Syllabification: (de·pend·ence)
Pronunciation: /diˈpendəns/

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Definition of dependence

noun

  • the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else:Japan’s dependence on imported oil
  • reliance on someone or something for financial support:the dependence of our medical schools on grant funds
  • addiction to drink or drugs:alcohol dependence

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'hanging down or something that hangs down'): from Old French dependance, from the verb dependre (see depend)

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