Dependence meaning

What does “dependence” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“dependence” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

dependence

noun

the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Synonymsdependance dependency
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Synonymsaddiction dependance dependency habituation

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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