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dependence
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de·pen·dence also de·pen·dance  (d-pndns)
n.
1. The state of being dependent, as for support.
2.
a. Subordination to someone or something needed or greatly desired.
b. Trust; reliance. See Synonyms at trust.
3. The state of being determined, influenced, or controlled by something else.
4. A compulsive or chronic need; an addiction: an alcohol dependence.

dependence sometimes US, dependance [dɪˈpɛndəns]
n
1. the state or fact of being dependent, esp for support or help
2. reliance; trust; confidence
3. Rare an object or person relied upon
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dependencedependence - the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state"
helplessness - the state of needing help from something
reliance - the state of relying on something
subordination - the state of being subordinate to something
contingency - the state of being contingent on something
2.dependencedependence - being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
narcotic - a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
drug addiction, white plague - an addiction to a drug (especially a narcotic drug)

dependence
noun
1. reliance, trust, hope, confidence, belief, faith, expectation, assurance the city's traditional dependence on tourism
2. overreliance, need, addiction, reliance, attachment Some doctors regard drug dependence as a psychological disorder.
3. helplessness, weakness, vulnerability the total dependence of her infirm husband
Translations
dependence [dɪˈpendəns] Ndependencia f (on de) she wants to be cured of her dependence on tranquillizersquiere curarse de su dependencia de los tranquilizantes
his dependence on her for financial supportsu dependencia económica de ella
dependence on drugs; drug dependencedrogodependencia f (frm)
dependence [dɪˈpɛndəns] n
(= addiction) (on drugs, alcohol)dépendance f
drug dependence → dépendance à la drogue
(= reliance) dependence on sth → dépendance envers qch
dependence on sb → dépendance à l'égard de qn
dependence
nAbhängigkeit f(on, upon von); drug/alcohol dependenceDrogen-/Alkoholabhängigkeit f
dependence [dɪˈpɛndəns] n dependence (on)dipendenza (da)
dependence [dɪˈpɛndəns] n dependence (on)dipendenza (da)


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