English Explanatory Dictionary

dependence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
  2. An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈpɛndəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dependence.wav

Word forms

dependence dependences dependance

Etymology

From Middle French dépendance. Morphologically depend + -ence.

Antonyms

independence

Related words

dependent dependency

Derived words

antedependence caffeine dependence codependence co-dependence density dependence dependence grammar drug dependence interdependence linear dependence nondependence overdependence path dependence pharmacodependence semidependence stereodependence substance dependence technodependence
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