dependency

American  

[dih-pen-duhn-see] / dɪˈpɛn dən si /

Or dependancy

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.

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dependency British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nondependancy noun
• nondependency noun
• self-dependency noun

Etymology

Origin of dependency

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

Example Sentences

Central banks are diversifying their currency reserves, and the development of alternative payment corridors that reduce dependencies on the U.S. dollar are expanding.

From Barron's

Central banks are diversifying their currency reserves, and the development of alternative payment corridors that reduce dependencies on the U.S. dollar are expanding.

From Barron's

The suit alleges that Google made design choices that ensured Gemini would "never break character" so that the firm could "maximise engagement through emotional dependency."

From BBC

"When that happens, because it is happening, the demand on the service will increase because we'll have to move even more children to a high dependency unit."

From BBC

The hub says it offers a "sovereign AI platform" that can reduce "risky dependencies" on Chinese and US tech.

From Barron's