Found 3 items, similar to Dependence.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: dependence ketergantungan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: dependence dependence n 1: lack of independence or self-sufficiency [syn: dependance, dependency] 2: being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) [syn: addiction, dependency, habituation]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Dependence Dependence \De*pend"ence\, n. [LL. dependentia, fr. L. dependens. See Dependent, and cf. Dependance.] 1. The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support. [1913 Webster] 2. The state of being influenced and determined by something; subjection (as of an effect to its cause). [1913 Webster] The cause of effects, and the dependence of one thing upon another. --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster] 3. Mutual connection and support; concatenation; systematic inter-relation. [1913 Webster] So dark and so intricate of purpose, without any dependence or order. --Sir T. More. [1913 Webster] 4. Subjection to the direction or disposal of another; inability to help or provide for one's self; a lack of independence or self-sufficiency. Syn: dependance, dependency. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5] Reduced to a servile dependence on their mercy. --Burke. [1913 Webster] 5. A resting with confidence; reliance; trust. [1913 Webster] Affectionate dependence on the Creator is the spiritual life of the soul. --T. Erskine. [1913 Webster] 6. That on which one depends or relies; as, he was her sole dependence. [1913 Webster] 7. That which depends; anything dependent or suspended; anything attached a subordinate to, or contingent on, something else. [1913 Webster] Like a large cluster of black grapes they show And make a large dependence from the bough. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 8. A matter depending, or in suspense, and still to be determined; ground of controversy or quarrel. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] To go on now with my first dependence. --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]