Synonyms for

Dependency

Verb / dɪˈpendʌnsi: / Another word for dependency — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dependency means the state of being dependent on something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

habituation addiction dependence dependance colony dependence reliance trust addiction habituation neediness subordination enslavement bondage subjection domination control sway power authority influence dominance supremacy ascendancy mastery

Synonyms by register

Formal

reliance subordination interdependence dependence

Informal

hooked addicted needy clingy

Literary

bondage thralldom servitude

Antonyms

independence autonomy freedom self-sufficiency liberty sovereignty

Common collocations

  • financial dependency
  • emotional dependency
  • dependency ratio
  • dependency theory
  • dependency on drugs
  • dependency on others
  • dependency on technology

Word family

noun dependency
verb depend
adjective dependent
adverb dependently

Usage note

Often used in contexts of addiction, economics, or relationships. Be mindful of the negative connotations it can carry, especially when referring to people.

Example sentences

  1. She had a dependency on her phone and couldnt go a day without it.
  2. The countrys dependency on oil has created economic challenges.
  3. The elderly mans dependency on his caretaker was obvious.
  4. The childs dependency on his parents declined as he grew older.
  5. Dependency on drugs can ruin someones life.

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