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Dependence (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Her dependence on her parents for financial support made it difficult for her to make independent decisions.
The country's dependence on imported oil made it vulnerable to fluctuations in the global market.
His dependence on painkillers had become a serious concern for his family and friends.
The company's dependence on a single supplier made it vulnerable to disruptions in the supply chain.
The addict's dependence on the substance had taken over her life and was causing her to lose everything that mattered.

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