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

“Too many approaches to peace-building foster perpetual dependency, and institutionalize crisis rather than leading people beyond it,” the charter’s preamble says, calling for “a coalition of willing States committed to practical cooperation and effective action.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Molly, 23, died in the high dependency unit of the hospital on 26 August.

From BBC

“PSKY already has a ‘junk’ credit rating and it has negative free cash flows with a high degree of dependency on its legacy linear business,” Warner Bros.

From The Wall Street Journal

The free cash flow that Adeia is generating supports a higher stock price given the company’s diversified revenue stream and lower dependency on legacy pay TV.

From Barron's

In the end, Norriss mainly stuck with his stable of old clients, but also added a British and Australian clothing company to reduce his dependency on U.S. customers.

From The Wall Street Journal