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dependence

/dɪˈpɛndəns/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
  2. An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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