dependency
noun/dɪˈpendənsi/
/dɪˈpendənsi/
(plural dependencies)
- [uncountable] dependency (on/upon somebody/something) the state of relying on somebody/something for something, especially in a way you do not consider right or necessary
- financial dependency
- Their aim is to reduce people's dependency on the welfare state.
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- [countable] a country, an area, etc. that is controlled by another country
- The Orkney Islands were formerly dependencies of Norway and Denmark.
- (also dependence)the state of being addicted to something (= unable to stop taking or using it)
- alcohol dependency
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