Dependencias (en. Dependencies)

/depenˈdenθjas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Situation in which something or someone depends on another thing or person.
Economic dependence can be an obstacle to development.
La dependencia económica puede ser un obstáculo para el desarrollo.
Set of organisms or institutions that depend on a higher entity.
The government dependencies are in charge of public administration.
Las dependencias del gobierno se encargan de la administración pública.
Branch of a subject required to understand another.
In mathematics, the dependencies of formulas are crucial for solving problems.
En matemáticas, las dependencias de las fórmulas son cruciales para resolver problemas.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'dependentia', which means 'dependence, subordination'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

economic dependencies
Relationships that involve financial support among entities.
dependencias económicas
family dependencies
Links that imply the need for support among family members.
dependencias familiares
dependencies of the State
Institutions that operate under the authority of the government.
dependencias del Estado

Related Words

dependent
That depends on something or someone.
dependiente
independence
State of not depending on others.
independencia

Slang Meanings

To be hooked on something, especially in contexts of addiction.
The dependence on social networks has become a problem for many young people.
La dependencia de las redes sociales se ha vuelto un problema para muchos jóvenes.
Stubbornness in wanting to solve problems without external help.
His dependence on not asking for help cost him many mistakes in his work.
Su dependencia de no pedir ayuda le costó muchos errores en su trabajo.