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1dependence — n. 1) drug dependence 2) dependence on, upon * * * [dɪ pendəns] upon drug dependence drug dependence dependence on …
2dependence — 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… …
3Dependence — De*pend ence, n. [LL. dependentia, fr. L. dependens. See {Dependent}, and cf. {Dependance}.] 1. The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support. [1913 Webster] 2. The state of being… …
4dependence — 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… …
5dependence — 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… …
6dependence — noun 1 needing sb s help/support ADJECTIVE ▪ great, heavy ▪ a heavy dependence on imported materials ▪ absolute, complete, total ▪ …
7dependence — /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… …
8dependence — noun (U) 1 a situation in which you depend on the help and support of someone or something else in order to exist or be successful (+ on/upon): We need to reduce our dependence on oil as a source of energy. opposite independence 2 drug/alcohol… …
9dependence — noun a) The state of being dependent, of relying upon another. He had a deep dependence on her for guidance. b) An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a …
10dependence — de•pend•ence [[t]dɪˈpɛn dəns[/t]] n. 1) the state of relying on or needing someone or something for aid, support, or the like 2) reliance; trust 3) the state of being conditional or contingent on something: the dependence of an effect upon a… …
