Dependency

Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɛndənsiː/

Dependency (noun)

  1. A situation where you need someone or something to function or survive.
  2. A region or country that is controlled by a more powerful country.
  3. 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

Synonyms of Dependency

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Dependency

  • freedom from reliance or control