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dependence

English

Alternative forms

  • dependance (archaic)

Etymology

From Old French dépendance.

Morphologically depend +? -ence.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /d??p?nd?ns/

Noun

dependence (countable and uncountable, plural dependences)

  1. The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
    He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.
  2. An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
    Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.

Antonyms

  • independence

Related terms

  • dependent
  • dependency
  • interdependence

Translations

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nidicolous

English

Etymology

From Latin n?dus (nest) + col? (inhabit) + -ous.

Adjective

nidicolous (comparative more nidicolous, superlative most nidicolous)

  1. (zoology) Tending to stay at the nest or birthplace for a long time after birth, due to dependence on the parents for feeding and protection.
    Antonym: nidifugous

Related terms

see: nidifugous

Translations

Anagrams

  • Oudin coils

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