dependency
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/dɪˈpendənsi/
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/dɪˈpendənsi/
noun
R
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.
R
A place that is controlled by another country and is not independent.
The small island was a dependency of the larger nation.
R
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.
translation
A situation where you need to rely on someone or something, often in a way that you don't think is good or necessary.; A place that is controlled by another country and is not independent.; A strong need to have or use something, especially a drug or alcohol, and not being able to stop.
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dependencies