dependence
/dɪˈpɛndəns/ · noun
Meaning
- The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
- An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
Etymology / origin
From Middle French dépendance. Morphologically depend + -ence.
- dépendance(frm)→
- dependence (English)
- Relations: bor
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