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dependence > 2 senses
NOUN1dependence, dependance, dependencyLack of independence or self-sufficiency
2dependence, addiction, dependance, dependency, habituationAbnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
dependence > pronunciation
Soundsdihpeh'ndahns
Rhymesabeyance, abhorrence, absence, and 264 more rhymes in ahns...
dependence > noun 1, state
MeaningLack of independence or self-sufficiency.
Synonymsdependance, dependency
Broaderstate
Narrowerhelplessness; reliance; subordination; contingency
Adjectivesdependent
dependence > noun 2, state
MeaningAbnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs).
Synonymsaddiction, dependance, dependency, habituation
Categorynarcotic
Broaderphysiological state, physiological condition
Narrowerdrug addiction, white plague
Adjectivesdependent; dependent

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