dependence (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /dɪˈpen.dəns/
Definition
The state of needing someone or something for support, help, or survival.
Examples
The country's economic dependence on oil exports made it vulnerable to price fluctuations.
Many elderly people suffer from a dependence on medication to manage chronic conditions.
His emotional dependence on his parents was evident in his reluctance to move out.
How to Use dependence
- dependence on (prepositional phrase)
- The state of needing someone or something for support, help, or survival. — "The company's dependence on a single supplier proved to be a significant risk."
- dependent on (prepositional phrase)
- Relying on someone or something for support or help. — "Children are dependent on their parents for food and shelter."
- mutual dependence (collocation)
- A situation where two or more parties rely on each other. — "The success of the project relied on the mutual dependence between the marketing and engineering teams."
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