reliance — the state of depending on or trusting in someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of depending on or trusting in someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈlaɪəns/
Example Sentences
- My reliance on GPS got me lost when the signal disappeared in the mountains.
- The company's reliance on a single supplier proved risky during the crisis.
- His reliance on his mom's cooking made college life quite challenging.
reliance
NOUN[/rɪˈlaɪəns/]
the state of depending on or trusting in someone or something
the state of depending on or trusting in someone or something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Reliance derives from Latin religare, meaning 'to bind again' or 'to tie back'. The concept of being firmly bound to something evolved semantically to mean 'to depend upon' or 'to trust in'.
Breakdown
re- (again) + ligare (to bind/tie) → rely (verb: to depend) → reliance (noun: the act or state of depending on someone or something).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My reliance on GPS got me lost when the signal disappeared in the mountains.”
“The company's reliance on a single supplier proved risky during the crisis.”
“His reliance on his mom's cooking made college life quite challenging.”
“Self-reliance is an important skill for independent living.”
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