Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dependence

/dɪˈpɛndəns/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.66 in modern English

Syllables: de-pen-dence
IPA: /dɪˈpɛndəns/

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"He had a deep dependence on her for guidance."
"Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin."

Etymology

From Middle French dépendance. Morphologically depend + -ence.

Origin

Source language: Middle French

Word Breakdown

Root: dépendance
Suffix: depend

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /dɪˈpɛndəns/

Usage

Inflected Forms

dependences (plural) dependance (alternative, archaic)

Derived Forms

antedependence codependence interdependence nondependence overdependence pharmacodependence semidependence stereodependence technodependence

Phrases

caffeine dependence co-dependence density dependence dependence grammar drug dependence linear dependence path dependence substance dependence

Frequently Paired Words

dependent dependency

Synonyms

dependance dependency addiction habituation

Antonyms

independence

Rhymes With

independence attendance transcendence interdependence ascendance

Questions

How do you pronounce dependence?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˈpɛndəns/.
What does dependence mean?: The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
Where does dependence come from?: It is traced to Middle French.

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