dependence

Definitions

The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

A state of physiological or psychological need for a substance or activity.

The quality or state of being influenced or determined by external factors.

Examples

The country's economic dependence on oil exports makes it vulnerable to price fluctuations.

Many people struggle with a psychological dependence on their smartphones throughout the day.

The success of the project relies on the mutual dependence of the engineering and design teams.

Synonyms

reliance subordination addiction need subservience contingency helplessness

Antonyms

independence autonomy self-reliance freedom liberty sovereignty self-sufficiency