English to English
dependence
(d/I/'p/E/nd/@/ns
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noun (n)
- the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else(noun.state)source: wordnet30
- being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)(noun.state)source: wordnet30
- The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support.(noun)source: webster1913