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Dependence - English meaning

dɪˈpen.dəns

Dependence – definitions in English dictionary

noun

The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

Usage examples:

Japan's dependence on imported oil

Synonims:

HelplessnessWeaknessDefencelessnessVulnerabilitySubservienceSubordination
noun

The situation in which you need something or someone all the time, especially in order to continue existing or operating

Usage examples:

Dependence on the company needs to reduce its dependence on just one particular product., she has d…

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Dependence: translate from English into Chinese

Translate dependence into Chinese (Simplified)}
依赖, 信赖, 属, 依属

Dependence: translate from English into Dutch

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Afhankelijkheid, Vertrouwen, Samenhang, Verband, Onderhorigheid, Toevlucht, Wingewest

Dependence: translate from English into French

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Dépendance

Dependence: translate from English into German

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Abhängigkeit, Anlehnung, Vertrauen

Dependence: translate from English into Hindi

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निर्भरता, भरोसा, अधीनता, परतंत्रता, आश्रय, पराधीनता, सहारा, ईमान, अवलंब, टेक, ढासना, उपनिवेश, आबादी, परायता, आश्रय में होना

Dependence: translate from English into Italian

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Dipendenza, Fiducia

Dependence: translate from English into Korean

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의존, 미결, 의존증, 신뢰, 의뢰, 의지하는 것, 의존관계

Dependence: translate from English into Russian

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Зависимость, Подчинение, Доверие, Нахождение на рассмотрении, Ожидание решения, Подчиненное положение

Dependence: translate from English into Spanish

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Dependencia, Confianza, Subordinación, Posesión

Word origin

late Middle English (in the sense ‘hanging down or something that hangs down’): from Old French dependance, from the verb dependre (see depend).

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Dependence – similar words

dependable

dɪˈpen.də.bəl

adjective

Trustworthy and reliable.

Usage examples:

A dependable supply of cold beer
adjective

Deserving of trust or confidence

Usage examples:

I need a dependable baby-sitter.
adjective

If someone or something is dependable, you can have confidence in him, her, or it

Usage examples:

I need someone dependable to take care of the children while i'm at work., a dependable car
Dependable - all meanings in English

dependability

dɪˌpen.dəˈbɪl.ə.ti

noun

The quality of being trustworthy and reliable.

Usage examples:

The brand has built its reputation on rock-solid dependability
noun

The quality of being able to be trusted and being very likely to do what people expect

Usage examples:

The car offers value for money, comfort, and dependability., thomas' teammates appreciated his depe…
Dependability - all meanings in English

depend

dɪˈpend

verb

Be controlled or determined by.

Usage examples:

Differences in earnings depended on a wide variety of factors
verb

To be influenced or determined by something else

Usage examples:

All of this depends on how the test is constructed., “do you eat out at lunchtime?” “well, it depen…
verb

To be decided by or to change according to the stated thing

Usage examples:

Depend on whether or not we go to mexico for our holiday depends on the cost.
Depend - all meanings in English

Dependence synonims

defencelessness

dɪˈfens.ləs.nəs

noun

The quality of being weak and unable to protect yourself from attack

Usage examples:

We naturally associate babies with defencelessness., she was aware of her defencelessness in the fa…
Defencelessness - all meanings in English

helplessness

ˈhelp.ləs.nəs

noun

Inability to defend oneself or to act effectively.

Usage examples:

Worst of all is the feeling of helplessness
noun

The feeling or state of being unable to do anything to help yourself or anyone else

Usage examples:

Doing something for others can stem feelings of helplessness., i was overwhelmed by a feeling of he…
Helplessness - all meanings in English

subordination

noun

The action of subordinating or the state of being subordinate.

Usage examples:

The subordination of medicine to political expediency
Subordination - all meanings in English

subservience

noun

Willingness to obey others unquestioningly.

Usage examples:

He demonstrated his complete subservience to his masters
noun

A willingness to do what other people want, or the act of considering your wishes as less important than those of other people

Usage examples:

She lives in total subservience to the men in her family., after years of subservience to the west,…
Subservience - all meanings in English

vulnerability

noun

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Usage examples:

Conservation authorities have realized the vulnerability of the local population
Vulnerability - all meanings in English

weakness

noun

The state or condition of being weak.

Usage examples:

The country's weakness in international dealings
noun

Lack of strength or energy

Usage examples:

[ u ] the building’s collapse was caused by weakness in several beams., [ u ] is crying always a si…
noun

A situation in which someone or something is at a low level or is not strong or successful

Usage examples:

Weakness against sth the dollar's weakness against the euro has made european goods more expensive …
Weakness - all meanings in English

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