Synonyms of dependency

dependency

noun

di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē 

as in dependence

the quality or state of needing something or someone

she was concerned about his heavy dependency on coffee to get him moving in the morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dependence
• reliance
• reciprocity
• relativity
• trust
• confidence
• stock
• faith
• credence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• independence
• independency
• self-sufficiency
• self-reliance
• self-support
• autonomy
• self-dependence
• sovereignty
• self-determination

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dependency

That strategy, designed to feed riders to trains and buses while lessening dependency on cars, led to the creation of Downtown Dadeland and clusters of towers and shops now rising around transit stations. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Geopolitical tensions are bringing critical dependencies and chokepoints into sharper focus, while Europe faces growing security threats on its doorstep. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

In the throes of postpartum depression after having her daughter, Kaya, Panettiere became addicted to alcohol and Klonopin, a prescription drug that can treat anxiety and seizure disorders but has a risk of dependency and withdrawal symptoms. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

The resulting dependencies on China would cause the United States and its partners to slide down the global value chain into real estate, tourism, commodities, finance, and perhaps transnational tax evasion. — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026