CEFR B2

dependency

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: reliance, addiction, subservience, subordination

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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.
His emotional dependency on his parents made it difficult for him to live independently.

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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