Definition of Dependency

1. Noun. The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

Exact synonyms: Dependance, Dependence
Generic synonyms: State
Specialized synonyms: Helplessness, Reliance, Subordination, Contingency
Derivative terms: Dependent, Depend, Dependent

2. Noun. Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs).
Exact synonyms: Addiction, Dependance, Dependence, Habituation
Category relationships: Narcotic
Generic synonyms: Physical Condition, Physiological Condition, Physiological State
Specialized synonyms: Drug Addiction, White Plague
Derivative terms: Addict, Dependent, Dependent, Habituate

3. Noun. A geographical area politically controlled by a distant country.
Exact synonyms: Colony
Specialized synonyms: Crown Colony
Generic synonyms: Geographic Area, Geographic Region, Geographical Area, Geographical Region
Specialized synonyms: Cayman Islands, New Netherland
Derivative terms: Colonial, Colonist, Dependent

Definition of Dependency

1. n. State of being dependent; dependence; state of being subordinate; subordination; concatenation; connection; reliance; trust.

Definition of Dependency

1. [n -CIES]

Medical Definition of Dependency

1. The tendency of an individual or individuals to rely on others for advice, guidance, or support. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dependency

dependability
dependable
dependableness
dependably
dependance
dependances
dependant
dependants
dependant on(p)
depended
dependence
dependence
dependences
dependencies
dependency (current term)
dependency (current term)
dependent
dependent
dependently
dependents
dependent beat
dependent clause
dependent drainage
dependent oedema
dependent on(p)
dependent personality
dependent personality disorder
dependent variable
dependent variable
depending

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