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Definition of Dependence

1. Noun. The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

2. Noun. Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs).

Definition of Dependence

1. n. The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support.

Definition of Dependence

1. Noun. The state of being dependent, of relying upon another. ¹

2. Noun. An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dependence

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Dependence

1. The quality or condition of relying upon, being influenced by, or being subservient to a person or object reflecting a particular need. Origin: L. Dependeo, to hang from (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dependence

depend on depend upon dependabilities dependability dependable dependableness dependables dependably dependance dependances

dependant dependant on(p) dependants depended dependee dependence (current term) dependences dependencies dependency dependency culture

dependency injection dependency injections dependency inversion principle dependent dependent beat dependent clause dependent clauses dependent drainage dependent oedema dependent on(p)

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