Dependence
Word | DEPENDENCE |
Character | 10 |
Hyphenation | de pend ence |
Pronunciations | /dɪˈpɛndəns/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Dependence"
What do we mean by dependence?
The state of being determined, influenced, or controlled by something else. noun
The state of being dependent on another for financial support. noun
The condition of being dependent on a substance such as a drug or on a given behavior. noun
Trust; reliance. noun
The fact of being dependent or pendent; the relation of a hanging thing to the support from which it hangs; a hanging; also, the hanging thing itself. noun
The relation of logical consequent to its antecedent, of conclusion to premise, or of a contingent fact to the condition upon which it depends; the relation of effect to cause. noun
The state of deriving existence, support, or direction from another; the state of being subject to the power and operation of some extraneous force; subjection or subordination to another or to something else: as, dependence is the natural condition of childhood; the dependence of life upon solar heat. noun
Reliance; confidence; trust; a resting on something: as, we may have a firm dependence on the promises of God. noun
In law: The quality of being conditional on something else. See dependent, 5. Pendency; the condition of awaiting determination. noun
The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support. noun
The state of being influenced and determined by something; subjection (as of an effect to its cause). noun
Mutual connection and support; concatenation; systematic inter-relation. noun
Subjection to the direction or disposal of another; inability to help or provide for one's self; a lack of independence or self-sufficiency. noun
A resting with confidence; reliance; trust. noun
That on which one depends or relies. noun
That which depends; anything dependent or suspended; anything attached a subordinate to, or contingent on, something else. noun
A matter depending, or in suspense, and still to be determined; ground of controversy or quarrel. noun
The state of being dependent, of relying upon another. noun
An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance. noun
The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Dependence
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