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DEPENDENCY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Dependency.

Dependency - as a noun

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

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

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

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

A geographical area politically controlled by a distant country

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
colony
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geographic areageographic regiongeographical areageographical region
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her drug dependency was causing serious health problems."
"The country has a heavy dependency on imported oil."
"He was trying to break free from his emotional dependency on his ex-girlfriend."
"The government implemented measures to reduce the country's dependency on fossil fuels."
"The child's dependency on his favorite blanket was evident."
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Word Game Points

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

DEPENDENCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is DEPENDENCY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dependency is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPENDENCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is DEPENDENCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dependency is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPENDENCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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