Definition of dependences Dependences

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Noun Plural: dependences
dependence - the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
		dependance, dependency
		state the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state"
		helplessness powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active"
		reliance certainty based on past experience; "he wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists"; "he put more trust in his own two legs than in the gun"
		subordination the quality of obedient submissiveness
dependence - being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
		addiction, dependance, dependency, habituation
		physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
		narcotic a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction

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dependence (Noun)
The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
dependence (Noun)
An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.

dependence (n.)
The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support.
dependence (n.)
The state of being influenced and determined by something; subjection (as of an effect to its cause).
dependence (n.)
Mutu/// /onnection and support; concatenation; systematic ///er relation.
dependence (n.)
Subjection to the direction or disposal of another; inability to help or provide for one's self.
dependence (n.)
A resting with confidence; reliance; trust.
dependence (n.)
That on which one depends or relies; as, he was her sole dependence.
dependence (n.)
That which depends; anything dependent or suspended; anything attached a subordinate to, or contingent on, something else.
dependence (n.)
A matter depending, or in suspense, and still to be determined; ground of controversy or quarrel.