variants:
or less commonly dependance
Definition of dependence
1
: the quality or state of being dependent
especially
: the quality or state of being influenced or determined by or subject to another
3
: one that is relied on
4a
: drug addiction
developed a dependence on painkillers
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The first known use of dependence was in the 15th century
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