dependency
noun
de·pen·den·cy
di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē 
plural dependencies
2
: something that is dependent on something else
especially
: a territorial unit under the jurisdiction of a nation but not formally annexed by it
3
: a building (such as a stable) that is an adjunct to a main dwelling
Examples of dependency in a Sentence
the country's dependency on foreign oil
a dependency on foreign oil
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The breaks show the hidden dependencies where your business still needs you as a crutch.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The states with the highest vice dependencies are Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
The southern half became the Republic of Korea, an American dependency.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The change promises to save on costs and reduce the ministry’s dependency on US software.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The states with the highest vice dependencies are Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
The southern half became the Republic of Korea, an American dependency.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The change promises to save on costs and reduce the ministry’s dependency on US software.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
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“Dependency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependency. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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