dependency
or de·pend·an·cy
the state of being dependent; dependence.
something dependent or subordinate; appurtenance.
an outbuilding or annex.
a subject territory that is not an integral part of the ruling country.
Origin of dependency
1Other words from dependency
- non·de·pend·an·cy, noun, plural non·de·pend·an·cies.
- non·de·pend·en·cy, noun, plural non·de·pend·en·cies.
- self-de·pend·en·cy, noun
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How to use dependency in a sentence
The fates of species are braided with feedback systems, complicated interactions, and co-dependencies.
The Big Idea: Saving the World’s Most Important Fish | Kevin M. Bailey | August 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAs more drugs are prescribed, more soldiers are developing dependencies.
From PTSD to Prison: Why Veterans Become Criminals | Matthew Wolfe | July 28, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWith the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power, we have not interfered, and shall not interfere.
Key-Notes of American Liberty | VariousBut for the present the ostensible compliance of the northern dependencies was accepted.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneIn the year 1550 there was a general reunion of the towns and their dependencies at Mani.
The Maya Chronicles | Various
Alexander the Great, before transporting his forces into Asia, decided to make his power felt by the Macedonian dependencies.
At the close of the year the Island of Ceylon was added to our Indian dependencies.
History of the English People, Volume VIII (of 8) | John Richard Green
British Dictionary definitions for dependency
sometimes US dependancy
/ (dɪˈpɛndənsɪ) /
a territory subject to a state on which it does not border
a dependent or subordinate person or thing
psychol overreliance by a person on another person or on a drug, etc
another word for dependence
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