Dependance

Synonyms for "dependance" (9 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)

Strong matches (3)

Related words (4)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: dependency, addiction, association, correlation, dependence.
  • Sentence evidence is available for dependance, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "dependance".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "dependance"

Keep "dependance" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "dependance" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "dependance", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "dependance" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

7 entries
associationconditionphysical conditionphysiological conditionphysiological staterelationshipstate

More specific

5 entries
economic dependenceemotional dependencefunctional dependencenegative dependencepositive dependence

Collocations

6 entries
drug dependenceeconomic dependenceemotional dependencefunctional dependencemutual dependencepolitical dependence

Inflections

3 entries

Derivations

4 entries

Sample sentences

4 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Science is the knowledge of consequences, and dependance of one fact upon another...

Source: wiktionary

More veniable is a dependance upon the Philosophers stone, potable gold, or any of those Arcana's whereby Paracelsus that died himself at forty seven, gloried that he could make other men immortal.

Source: wiktionary

I am still doubtful at times as to marrying; if the old man would die I might not hesitate, but a state of dependance on the caprice of Sir Reginald will not suit the freedom of my spirit; […]

Source: wiktionary

He says, however, that he is sure he is happier, even in this situation, than are some of his cousins at this instant, who are struggling in poverty to be genteel, or to keep up a family name, and he would not change places with those who are in a state of idle and opprobrious dependance.

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "dependance"?

Closest matches include dependency, addiction, association, correlation, dependence.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "dependance"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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