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DEPENDANCE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Dependance.

Dependance - as a noun

Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
addictiondependencedependencyhabituation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical conditionphysiological conditionphysiological state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dependencedependency
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His dependance on caffeine was evident by his daily intake of multiple cups of coffee."
"She developed a dependance on pain medication after her surgery."
"The economy's stability is in dependance on consumer spending."
"The teenager's emotional dependance on her friends affected her ability to make independent decisions."
"The country's dependance on imported oil made it vulnerable to fluctuations in global prices."
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Word Game Points

Is DEPENDANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dependance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEPENDANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DEPENDANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dependance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPENDANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DEPENDANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dependance is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPENDANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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