Dependency
Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɛndənsiː/
Dependency (noun)
- A situation where you need someone or something to function or survive.
- A region or country that is controlled by a more powerful country.
- A software component that another program needs to work correctly.
Examples
- His dependency on caffeine affects his sleep.
- The company's dependency on one supplier is risky.
Common collocations: strong dependency, create dependency, reduce dependency, colonial dependency, political dependency