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/
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.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'dependere', formed from 'de-' (down) and 'pendere' (to hang). It originally expressed the state of hanging from or being suspended by something, metaphorically describing reliance on another entity.
Breakdown
de- (down) + pendere (to hang) + -ency (state or condition). The suffix -ency transforms the verb into a noun denoting a state or quality of being dependent.
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🔗Collocations
📝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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