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dependence (s) (noun), dependences (pl)
1. Reliance on, or trust in, someone or something for help or support: The passengers had doubts that there was any reliable dependence that the aircraft aircraft would land on time.
2. The state of being affected, or decided, by particular factors or circumstances; such as, agriculture's dependence on the weather.
3. The state of being determined, influenced, or controlled by something else.
4. A compulsive, or a chronic need; an addiction.
5. A physical, or psychological, need to use a drug or other substance regularly; despite the fact that it is likely to have a damaging effect.
This entry is located in the following units: de- (page 31) pend-, -pens, -pense, -pending, -pended (page 2)
dependence, dependents
dependence (di PEN duhns) (noun)
Reliance, trust: Nadine showed great dependence on the reports that were given in the newspaper.
dependents (di PEN duhnts) (noun)
People who rely on others for support: The tax forms ask the individual to list all the dependents under the age of 16.

The insurance provides coverage for workers and their dependents.

Those who are dependents of the social system for their daily life show considerable dependence on the bureaucracy that administers the system.