dependency
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/dɪˈpendənsi/
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/dɪˈpendənsi/
A situation where you need to rely on someone or something, often in a way that you don't think is good or necessary.
The family tried to reduce their dependency on expensive medicines.
가족은 비싼 약에 대한 의존성을 줄이려고 노력했습니다.
A place that is controlled by another country and is not independent.
The small island was a dependency of the larger nation.
작은 섬은 더 큰 국가의 의존성이었습니다.
A strong need to have or use something, especially a drug or alcohol, and not being able to stop.
He's battling a dependency on sugary drinks.
그는 설탕이 많은 음료에 대한 의존성을 극복하고 있습니다.