dependence
nounfeminine/dɨpẽˈdẽsjɐ/high
de·pen·dên·ci·a
Definition
The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
The child developed a strong emotional dependence on his parents.
Alcohol dependence is a public health problem.
Common collocations
drug dependenceemotional dependencefinancial dependencestate of dependence
Etymology
Do latim 'dependentia'.