de·pend·en·cy
de·pend·en·cy/dəˈpend(ə)nsē/
noun
- a dependent or subordinate thing, especially a country or province controlled by another."the islands became dependencies of Norway and Denmark"synonyms: colony, protectorate, province, dominion, outpost, satellite, satellite state, holding, possession, tributary, fief, demesne
- dependence."the country's dependency on the oil industry"synonyms: dependence, reliance, need for, seeking support from, leaning on, clinging to
Oct 2, 2024 · 1. dependence sense 1 2. something that is dependent on something else; especially : a territorial unit under the jurisdiction of a nation but not formally ...
Oct 1, 2024 · 1. The quality or state of being dependent; especially : the quality or state of being influenced or determined by or subject to another.
7 days ago · [uncountable] dependency (on/upon somebody/something) the state of relying on somebody/something for something, especially in a way you do not consider right ...
4 days ago · 1. a territory subject to a state on which it does not border 2. a dependent or subordinate person or thing 3. psychology overreliance by a person on another ...
2 days ago · a situation in which you need something or someone and are unable to continue normally without them: We need to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels. ...
Sep 27, 2024 · Dependency refers to a state of reliance on another entity for support or resources, often seen in economic contexts where less developed countries depend ...
4 days ago · Definition of 'dependencies' · 1. a territory subject to a state on which it does not border · 2. a dependent or subordinate person or thing · 3. psychology.
Sep 19, 2024 · dependence, vassalage · definition 2: something dependent or under the authority of another, esp. a colony or territory. similar words: · colony, mandate ...
Psychological Dependence - APA Dictionary of Psychology
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Oct 2, 2024 · reliance on others for emotional support, often characterized as an excessive need for their guidance, reassurance, and validation.
1 day ago · CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY meaning: 1. the condition of being addicted to drugs or alcohol 2. the condition of being addicted to drugs…. Learn more.