dependency — the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpendənsi/
Korean meaning: 의존, 종속; 다른 사람이나 것에 의존하거나 통제받는 상태
Korean pronunciation: 디-펜-던-시 (강세: 펜)
Example Sentences
- My smartphone dependency is so severe that I check it every 30 seconds like a digital zombie.
- The company is working to reduce its dependency on foreign suppliers.
- His coffee dependency reached legendary levels - he once tried to brew coffee with energy drinks.
dependency
NOUN//dɪˈpendənsi//
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Her dependency on others made it difficult for her to move forward alone.
Children's dependency on their parents for support and care is natural.
Dependency can gradually change into consistency and eventually independency.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'dependere'에서 유래되었으며, 'de-(아래로)'와 'pendere(매달리다)'가 합쳐진 말입니다. 마치 무언가에 매달려 있는 상태를 표현하죠.
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📝Examples
“My smartphone dependency is so severe that I check it every 30 seconds like a digital zombie.”
“The company is working to reduce its dependency on foreign suppliers.”
“His coffee dependency reached legendary levels - he once tried to brew coffee with energy drinks.”
“Breaking free from dependency requires patience and strong willpower.”
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