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dependency

/dɪ'pɛndənsi/

Synonyms of dependency Antonyms of dependency Examples of dependency Usage of dependency Parts of dependency Definition that contains dependency Words sounding like dependency Explanation of dependency

noun
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
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addiction dependance dependence habituation

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physical condition physiological condition physiological state
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a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country
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colony

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geographic region geographical area geographical region geographic area
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the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
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dependance dependence

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state

Definition that contains dependency

benzodiazepine any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency