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