Definition of Dependence

Noun: dependence  di'pen-dun(t)s

1. The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
   - dependance, dependency
    
2. Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
   - addiction, dependance, dependency, habituation

See also:
depended
dependences

Anagrams containing the word dependence

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