Dependance (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Dependence
• Dependency

Hypernyms

• State

Hyponyms

• Reliance
• Contingency
• Helplessness
• Subordination

Meaning ²

Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Dependence
• Habituation
• Addiction
• Dependency

Hypernyms

• Physiological State
• Physical Condition

Hyponyms

• White Plague
• Drug Addiction