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| de·pend·ence [ di péndənss ] or de·pend·ance [ di péndənss ] |
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1. reliance on somebody or something: reliance on or trust in somebody or something for help or support
  dependence on public transportation
mutual dependence
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2. state of being contingent: the state of being affected or decided by particular factors or circumstances
agriculture's dependence on the weather
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3. physical or psychological need: 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
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