Dependensiya (en. Dependency)

de-pen-den-si-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of being reliant on another person or thing.
The child's dependency on his parents is normal at his age.
Ang dependensiya ng bata sa kanyang mga magulang ay normal sa kanyang edad.
The relationship in which one system relies on another for support or operation.
In this program, there is a dependency on other software to function properly.
Sa programang ito, mayroong dependensiya sa ilan pang mga software para gumana nang maayos.
The condition of being dependent on a thing or situation.
His health dependency on medication is becoming an issue.
Ang dependensiya ng kanyang kalusugan sa gamot ay nagiging isang isyu.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has dependency
has a state of reliance
may dependensiya

Related Words

dependent
The state of being dependent or reliant.
nakasalalay

Slang Meanings

When there's reliance or attachment to another person or thing.
It's like she's dependent on coffee; she can't study properly without it.
Parang may dependensiya siya sa kape, di siya makapag-aral ng maayos kung walang kape.
Needs help from others to function.
I can't do it alone; I depend on my family.
Di ko kayang mag-isa, may dependensiya ako sa pamilya ko.