Dependency (Noun)
Meaning 1
A geographical area politically controlled by a distant country.
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Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs).
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The mother's financial dependency on her husband left her feeling trapped in the marriage.
- His dependency on painkillers had started innocently enough, but soon escalated into a full-blown addiction.
- The town's economic dependency on the single factory made it vulnerable to economic shocks.
- Her emotional dependency on her partner made it difficult for her to make decisions on her own.
- The country's energy dependency on imported oil was a major concern for the government.