Definition of Dependency

a state of reliance or dependence on something else

Examples of Dependency in a sentence

The colonists’ dependency on Native Americans meant they would starve without their help.  🔊

Because of his dependency on illegal drugs, the man felt he could not live without them.  🔊

The woman felt her dependency on her husband was unhealthy and hoped she could start to make her own money.  🔊

We must reduce our dependency on oil and find other sources of fuel and energy.  🔊

To break the cycle of dependency, the woman refused to rely on any type of government aid.  🔊

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