dependence
or de·pend·ance
[ dih-pen-duh ns ]
/ dɪˈpɛn dəns /
noun
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for aid, support, or the like.
reliance; confidence; trust: Her complete reliability earned her our dependence.
an object of reliance or trust.
the state of being conditional or contingent on something, as through a natural or logical sequence: the dependence of an effect upon a cause.
the state of being psychologically or physiologically dependent on a drug after a prolonged period of use.
subordination or subjection: the dependence of Martinique upon France.
Origin of dependence
OTHER WORDS FROM dependence
Words nearby dependence
depasture,
depauperate,
depend,
dependable,
dependant,
dependence,
dependency,
dependency-prone,
dependent,
dependent clause,
dependent drainage
British Dictionary definitions for overdependence (1 of 2)
overdependence
/ (ˌəʊvədɪˈpɛndəns) /
noun
the state or fact of being too dependent, esp for help or support
British Dictionary definitions for overdependence (2 of 2)
dependence
sometimes US dependance
/ (dɪˈpɛndəns) /
noun
the state or fact of being dependent, esp for support or help
reliance; trust; confidence
rare
an object or person relied upon
Medical definitions for overdependence
dependence
[ dĭ-pĕn′dəns ]
n.
The state of being dependent, as for support.
Subordination to someone or something needed or greatly desired.
A compulsive or chronic need; an addiction.