Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The state of needing someone or something for support or help.
Dependence
/dɪˈpendəns/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Dependence means you need others to get what you need.
The first three habits surround moving from dependence to independence (i.
'A dependence upon him,' said Kate, 'would embitter my whole life.
Etymology:
From Latin dependentia (hanging down from, relating to) through Old French dependance in the 15th century, linking to dependere meaning to hang down or to rely on.
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