dependency

Or de·pend·an·cy

[dih-pen-duhn-see]

noun

plural

dependencies 

1. the state of being dependent; dependence.

2. something dependent or subordinate; appurtenance.

3. an outbuilding or annex.

4. a subject territory that is not an integral part of the ruling country.

dependency

/ dɪˈpɛndənsɪ /

noun

1. a territory subject to a state on which it does not border

2. a dependent or subordinate person or thing

3. psychol overreliance by a person on another person or on a drug, etc

4. another word for dependence

Other Word Forms

• nondependancy noun
• nondependency noun
• self-dependency noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dependency¹

First recorded in 1585–95; dependence + -y ³

Example Sentences

The US has "hit China exactly where its dependency is deepest," said Mr Raghavendra.

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In January 2023, the New York City school system banned ChatGPT, citing cheating as a concern along with intellectual dependency, and the accuracy and safety of content.

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Although the EU has said it would end its dependency on Russian energy, around 19% of its natural gas imports still come from Russia.

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If the answer is yes, you might be in some sort of addiction/dependency crisis.

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Connected and Climate-Conscious Neighborhoods: To minimize car dependency, neighborhoods will be designed as walkable, bike-friendly hubs that mix housing, workspaces, and recreational areas.

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