dependence
[noun]
Synonyms: trust, confidence, faith, hope, reliance, stock

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de‧pen‧dence /dɪˈpendəns/ (also dependency) noun [uncountable]
[Word Family: noun: dependant, dependence ≠ independence, dependency; adverb: dependably, independently; adjective: dependable, dependent ≠ independent; verb: depend]

1. when you depend on the help and support of someone or something else in order to exist or be successful Antonym : independence
dependence on/upon
our dependence on oil as a source of energy
the financial dependency of some women on men

2. drug/alcohol dependence when someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol

3. technical when one thing is strongly affected by another thing
dependence of
the mutual dependence of profit and growth

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

dependence
noun
I. needing sb's help/support
ADJ. great, heavy a heavy dependence on imported materials
absolute, complete, total his total dependence on his family
continuing, growing, increased, increasing The country has a growing dependence on foreign aid.
excessive | mutual Their relationship is based on a strong mutual dependence.
economic, financial | emotional, physical, psychological
VERB + DEPENDENCE have | reduce The government wants to reduce industry's dependence on coal.
PREP. ~ on/upon her economic dependence on her husband

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dependence
II. being addicted to sth
ADJ. alcohol, drug, nicotine, etc.
PREP. ~ on dependence on alcohol

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