dependence
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle French dépendance.
Morphologically depend + -ence.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈpɛndəns/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
[edit]dependence (countable and uncountable, plural dependences)
- The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
- He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.
- An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
- Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.
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[edit]Translations
[edit]state of being dependent
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irresistible need
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