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Definition of Dependance
1. Noun. Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs).
Category relationships: Narcotic
Generic synonyms: Physical Condition, Physiological Condition, Physiological State
Specialized synonyms: Drug Addiction, White Plague
Derivative terms: Addict, Dependent, Dependent, Habituate
2. Noun. The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
Generic synonyms: State
Specialized synonyms: Helplessness, Reliance, Subordination, Contingency
Derivative terms: Dependent, Depend, Dependent
Definition of Dependance
1. Noun. (archaic) dependence ¹
2. Noun. Misspelling of dependence ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dependance
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dependance
Literary usage of Dependance
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies by James Boswell (1791)
"My friend, who had a thorough dependance upon the authenticity of my relation
without any ... dependance ..."
2. Chronological History of the West Indies by Thomas Southey (1827)
"Their commander was wounded, and they retreated to the post from which they had
marched. As no dependance could be placed upon these troops, and the British ..."
3. The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides (1855)
"And, what is more, he placed a stronger dependance now upon the fleet than ever
he had done before the late unsuccessful engagement. ..."
4. The History of British India by James Mill, Horace Hayman Wilson (1858)
"The dependance of all the Mahratta States expected as the Effect of the Resignation
to the English of ' Lord Castlereagh to the Marquess Wellesley, ..."
5. The Life of Edward, Earl of Clarendon: Containing, I. An Account of the by Edward Hyde Clarendon (1760)
"... his fole dependance upon it; and there - " fore it was to be ... dependance, "
He muft try all the Ways He could to provoke them " to that ..."
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