Meaning & Definition of Dependence in English
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Dependence
/dɪpɛndəns/
noun
1. The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
synonym:
- dependence,
- dependance,
- dependency
2. Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
synonym:
- addiction,
- dependence,
- dependance,
- dependency,
- habituation