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Added 9 October 2026

dependence

/dɪˈpɛndəns/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about dependence at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.
An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.

Origin

From Middle French dépendance. Morphologically depend + -ence.

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