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Dependence

noun

Definitions

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

    "He had a deep dependence on her for guidance."

  2. 2
    the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else wordnet
  3. 3
    An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance. countable, uncountable

    "Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin."

  4. 4
    being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) wordnet

Etymology

From Middle French dépendance. Morphologically depend + -ence.

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