dependence

== English == === Alternative forms === dependance (archaic) === Etymology === From Middle French dépendance. Morphologically depend +‎ -ence. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈpɛndəns/ === Noun === dependence (countable and uncountable, plural dependences) The state of being dependent, of relying upon another. An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance. ==== Antonyms ==== independence ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== dependent dependency ==== Translations ====