dependence

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈpɛndəns/

Noun

Singular dependence

Plural dependences

1. Dependence is the state of depending on something or someone else other than one's self.
   • Antonym: independence
2. Dependence is the relationship of a country under the rule of another country.

   The Isle of Man is in a state of dependence on the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Related words

• dependent
• dependency