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dependence
What does dependence mean?
dependence (noun): the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce dependence?
/dɪˈpɛndəns/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does dependence come from?
From Middle French dépendance.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to dependence
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “dependence” mean?
a land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; an area of open country
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an understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct
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the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
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a person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege
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