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dependence

noun

The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

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Word length
10
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
EP
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
A2

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Pronunciation

dɪˈpɛndəns

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noun

  1. The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

noun

  1. Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

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