English Online Dictionary. What means dependence? What does dependence mean?
English
Alternative forms
- dependance (archaic)
Etymology
From Old French dépendance.
Morphologically depend + -ence.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈpɛndəns/
Noun
dependence (countable and uncountable, plural dependences)
- The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
- An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
Antonyms
- independence
Derived terms
Related terms
- dependent
- dependency