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de​pen​dence
noun
de·​pen·​dence
di-ˈpen-dən(t)s
variants: or less commonly de​pen​dance

Definition

  • the quality or state of being dependent
    especially the quality or state of being influenced or determined by or subject to another
  • one that is relied on
  • drug addiction //developed a dependence on painkillers
    habituation sense 2b
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dependency reliance
Antonyms
independence independency self-dependence self-reliance self-sufficiency , cate [archaic] dainty delicacy delectable goody (or goodie) kickshaw tidbit (also titbit) treat viand
morsel
de​pen​dence
noun
de·​pen·​dence
di-ˈpen-dən(t)s
variants: or less commonly de​pen​dance

Definition

  • the quality or state of being dependent
    especially the quality or state of being influenced or determined by or subject to another
  • one that is relied on
  • drug addiction //developed a dependence on painkillers
    habituation sense 2b
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dependency reliance
Antonyms
independence independency self-dependence self-reliance self-sufficiency , cate [archaic] dainty delicacy delectable goody (or goodie) kickshaw tidbit (also titbit) treat viand
morsel
de​pen​dence
noun
de·​pen·​dence
di-ˈpen-dən(t)s
variants: or less commonly de​pen​dance

Definition

  • the quality or state of being dependent
    especially the quality or state of being influenced or determined by or subject to another
  • one that is relied on
  • drug addiction //developed a dependence on painkillers
    habituation sense 2b
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dependency reliance
Antonyms
independence independency self-dependence self-reliance self-sufficiency , cate [archaic] dainty delicacy delectable goody (or goodie) kickshaw tidbit (also titbit) treat viand
morsel
de​pen​dence
noun
de·​pen·​dence
di-ˈpen-dən(t)s
variants: or less commonly de​pen​dance

Definition

  • the quality or state of being dependent
    especially the quality or state of being influenced or determined by or subject to another
  • one that is relied on
  • drug addiction //developed a dependence on painkillers
    habituation sense 2b
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dependency reliance
Antonyms
independence independency self-dependence self-reliance self-sufficiency