dependency (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɛndənsi/
Definition
The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
Examples
The patient developed a dependency on pain medication after the surgery.
Many developing nations struggle with economic dependency on richer countries.
How to Use dependency
- dependency on (prepositional phrase)
- Reliance on something or someone. — "The country's dependency on oil exports is a concern."
- develop a dependency (collocation)
- To start to rely on something, often negatively. — "He developed a dependency on caffeine to stay awake."
- reduce dependency (collocation)
- To lessen reliance on something. — "The company aims to reduce its dependency on imported raw materials."
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