dependence
11dependence — or dependance [dē pen′dəns, dipen′dəns] n. [ME dependaunce < OFr dependance or ML dependentia < L dependens: see DEPENDENT] 1. the condition or fact of being dependent; specif., a) a being contingent upon or influenced, controlled, or… …
12dependence — noun 1 needing sb s help/support ADJECTIVE ▪ great, heavy ▪ a heavy dependence on imported materials ▪ absolute, complete, total ▪ …
13dependence — [[t]dɪpe̱ndəns[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT: usu N on n Your dependence on something or someone is your need for them in order to succeed or be able to survive. ...the city s traditional dependence on tourism... Do you look forward to old age, or do you… …
14dependence — drug dependence; n. the physical and/or psychological effects produced by the habitual taking of certain drugs, characterized by a compulsion to continue taking the drug; in ICD 10 (see International Classification of Diseases) it is known as… …
15dependence — The quality or condition of relying upon, being influenced by, or being subservient to a person or object reflecting a particular need. [L. dependeo, to hang from] anchorage d. the need of normal cells to have an appropriate surface to attach to… …
16dependence — n. 1) drug dependence 2) dependence on, upon * * * [dɪ pendəns] upon drug dependence drug dependence dependence on …
17dependence — de|pen|dence [dıˈpendəns] n also dependency [U] 1.) when you depend on the help and support of someone or something else in order to exist or be successful ≠ ↑independence dependence on/upon ▪ our dependence on oil as a source of energy ▪ the… …
18dependence — de|pend|ence [ dı pendəns ] or de|pend|en|cy [ dı pendənsi ] noun uncount ** 1. ) a situation in which you need someone or something in order to live or succeed: dependence on: our dependence on our parents the industry s dependence on coal 2. )… …
19dependence — /di pen deuhns/, n. 1. the state of relying on or needing someone or something for aid, support, or the like. 2. reliance; confidence; trust: Her complete reliability earned her our dependence. 3. an object of reliance or trust. 4. the state of… …
20dependence — Synonyms and related words: Maecenas, a habit, abettor, acceptation, acception, acquiescence, acquired tolerance, acute alcoholism, addictedness, addiction, admirer, advocate, aficionado, alcoholism, amphetamine withdrawal symptoms, angel,… …
