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overdependence

de·pend·ence
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-pen-duh ns]
    • /dɪˈpɛn dəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-pen-duh ns]
    • /dɪˈpɛn dəns/

Definitions of overdependence word

  • noun overdependence the state of relying on or needing someone or something for aid, support, or the like. 1
  • noun overdependence reliance; confidence; trust: Her complete reliability earned her our dependence. 1
  • noun overdependence an object of reliance or trust. 1
  • noun overdependence the state of being conditional or contingent on something, as through a natural or logical sequence: the dependence of an effect upon a cause. 1
  • noun overdependence the state of being psychologically or physiologically dependent on a drug after a prolonged period of use. 1
  • noun overdependence subordination or subjection: the dependence of Martinique upon France. 1
See all 8 definitions of overdependence

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Origin of overdependence

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English dependaunce < Old French dependance, equivalent to depend(re) (see depend) + -ance -ence

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Parts of speech for Overdependence

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Overdependence

overdependence popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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