dependence

Meanings

• Noun

  The state of relying on someone or something for support, guidance, or strength.

• Noun

  A relationship where one person or entity relies on another for survival or well-being.

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Antonyms

independence

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dependence
encumber,umber , slumber , number , tumbler , plumber , humbler , assembler , dissembler , resembler

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Variants

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dependance , dependances , dependence , dependences , linear dependence , linear dependences , linearly dependent , self-dependence , inter-dependence , inter-dependences , inter-dependenciesinterdependency , inter-dependency , interdependence , interdependences , interdependencies

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Etymology

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From Old French 'depender' meaning 'to hang, to rest, to rely'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dependence' is often used in the context of drug addiction to describe the reliance on a substance for survival or well-being.

2. In mathematics, a dependent event is one where the probability of the event occurring depends on the occurrence or non-occurrence of another event.

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Related Concepts

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1. Interdependence: The idea that all elements in a system or ecosystem rely on each other for survival and function.

2. Codependency: A pattern of behavior where one person becomes overly involved in the life of another, often to the detriment of their own well-being.

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Culture

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Dependence is a common theme in literature, particularly in works exploring power dynamics and interdependence. It can be seen in the relationship between a ruler and their subjects, or between characters in a novel.

How to Memorize "dependence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with roots reaching down into the ground for support. The tree represents the dependent entity, and the ground represents the source of support.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'rely' when remembering the meaning of dependence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Depends on you and me' to help remember the meaning.

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