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dependence meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of dependence at MeaningMonkey.org. dependence meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.DEPENDENCE noun
Definition of dependence (noun)
- the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
- synonyms: dependance, dependency
- being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
- synonyms: addiction, dependance, dependency, habituation
Source: Princeton University Wordnet