dependence

[US]/dɪˈpendəns/
[UK]/dɪˈpendəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. reliance, trust, addiction

Phrases & Collocations

dependence on

linear dependence

time dependence

dependence relationship

field dependence

in dependence on

Example Sentences

dependence on central government handouts.

Japan's dependence on imported oil.

a school's dependence upon parental support.

the dependence of our medical schools on grant funds.

fixation at the oral phase might result in dependence on others.

Many sufferers have been reclaimed from a dependence on alcohol.

He lived in a state of dependence on his friend's help.

Doctors keep trying to break her dependence of the drug.

He was freed from financial dependence on his parents.

The graph show the dependence of power consumption in order of vcore and frequency increase.

domestic interlocal comparison and international comparison of China’s trade dependence degree by comparative analysis;

And the time dependence of D5/2 population in the metastable state in the interpulse period was observed and discussed.

formula was suggested to express the concentration-dependence of dilute solution viscosity of polydisperse polymer.

The college students were also less likely to have a drug-use disorder, nicotin nicotine dependence or bipolar disorder.

Objective To explore the clinical safety and efficacy of bilateral stereotactic cingulotomy against psychological dependence in heroin addicts and the possible mechanism it works.

Objective:To evaluate home environment of the initial diamorphine dependence sufferers and investigate a novel rehabilitation therapy in psychology and society for persons who rely on opium maternal.

psychoanalysis) relationship marked by strong dependence on others;especially a libidinal attachment to e.g. a parental figure.

Objective To study the analgesic effect and the physical dependence of verticinone, which is an isosteroidal alkaloids isolated from Fritillariae Bulbus.

The dependences of seepage velocity and bending strength on agglomerant content, forming pressure, particle diameter of the aggregate, soaking time, firing temperature and so on were discussed.

Real-world Examples

" 1973 dramatized US dependence on foreign oil."

Source: Vox opinion

European nations are trying to reduce their dependence on Russian energy.

Source: VOA Special September 2022 Collection

China, and eventually India, will be keen to end their dependence on semiconductors from Silicon Valley.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

They plan to discuss energy security and easing their dependence on Venezuelan oil.

Source: AP Listening May 2015 Collection

This means a dangerous, unhealthy dependence on a drug or drugs. This can include alcohol.

Source: VOA Special September 2019 Collection

He said getting the resources from the state would reduce American dependence on foreign oil.

Source: VOA Special October 2018 Collection

So they really have a strong dependence on cooperation in many aspects of their lives.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds February 2018 Collection

Classically, in people with diabetes or in those with alcohol dependence, it causes lobar pneumonia.

Source: Osmosis - Microorganisms

But substance dependence is a very cruel illness.

Source: Chronicle of Contemporary Celebrities

A new study shows that Americans' dependence on their gadgets is costing them pressure of sleep.

Source: Technology Trends

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