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)
dependance16dependence16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
state5Hyponyms (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)
addiction13dependance16dependence16habituation16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical conditionphysiological conditionphysiological stateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A geographical area politically controlled by a distant country
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
colony11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geographic areageographic regiongeographical areageographical regionHyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is DEPENDENCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dependency is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordDEPENDENCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is DEPENDENCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dependency is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEPENDENCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
