noun#8,333 by frequency
dependence
/dɪˈpɛndəns/
The state of being dependent, of relying upon another; An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance
- plural
- dependences
Meanings
- 1
The state of being dependent, of relying upon another
- 2
An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance