being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
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dependence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | addiction, dependance, dependency, habituation |
| Type of | physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state |
| Has types | white plague, drug addiction |
| Derivation | dependent |
dependence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dependance, dependency |
| Type of | state |
| Has types | helplessness, reliance, subordination, contingency |
| Derivation | dependent |
Examples of dependence
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I fret even more about Chrome OS's dependence on a reliable Internet connection.
From the time.com
He said the big issue facing the banks was their dependence on overseas funding.
From the nzherald.co.nz
There is a way to disconnect economic growth from ever-deepening oil dependence.
From the economist.com
I think I will be more comfortable, still, when that dependence falls below 20%.
From the theatlantic.com
He seems to minimize potential problems with increased dependence on wind power.
From the usatoday.com
That dependence is neither in our long-term economic nor geopolitical interests.
From the kansas.com
Some say domestic drilling is necessary to avoid U.S. dependence on foreign oil.
From the us.cnn.com
Pipelines and dependence on Russian gas are not the only sources of controversy.
From the economist.com
Second, the deal spreads Zynga's dependence off of Facebook as a major platform.
From the techcrunch.com
- The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
- Addiction: being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
- (dependent) dependant: a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
- (dependent) relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed; "dependent children"; "dependent on moisture"
- (dependent) contingent on something else
- (dependent) (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence; "a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence"
- Historically, addiction has been defined with regard solely to psychoactive substances (for example alcohol, tobacco and other drugs) which cross the blood-brain barrier once ingested, temporarily altering the chemical milieu of the brain.
- (Dependent (law)) A dependant (British English) or dependent (American English) is a person who relies on another as a primary source of income. ...
- (Dependent (military family member)) Military dependents are the spouse(s), children, and possibly other familial relationship categories of a sponsoring military member for purposes of pay as well as special benefits, privileges and rights. ...
