Words Like DEPENDENCE
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to DEPENDENCE.
    
    
    
        
            6 Alternative Words Similar to dependence
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        1 examples of dependence
           
        
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        he was her sole dependence
    
       
    
    
        10 definitions of dependence
           
        
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        The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support.
    
    
    
 
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        The state of being influenced and determined by something; subjection (as of an effect to its cause).
    
    
    
 
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        Mutual connection and support; concatenation; systematic inter-relation.
    
    
    
 
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        Subjection to the direction or disposal of another; inability to help or provide for one's self; a lack of independence or self-sufficiency.
    
    
    
 
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        A resting with confidence; reliance; trust.
    
    
    
 
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        That on which one depends or relies.
    
    
    
 
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        That which depends; anything dependent or suspended; anything attached a subordinate to, or contingent on, something else.
    
    
    
 
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        A matter depending, or in suspense, and still to be determined; ground of controversy or quarrel.
    
    
    
 
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        being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
    
    
    
 
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        the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else