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dependency ( Noun)
UK/US /dɪˈpendənsi/
Plural
dependencies
1-
C1
the act of depending on someone or anything for anything, particularly if it is not required or natural.
-> She decided to put an end to her dependency on her parents.
-> Solar energy runs primarily on sun dependency.
Synonym
reliance, dependent
Opposite
independent
2-
C1
a nation, a territory, or whatever else that is under the jurisdiction of some other region
-> Within the same year, Bokhara's dependency on Russia increased.
-> The hostility among dependencies have been deadened.
Synonym
colony
Opposite
independecy
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'dependency' Contained Stories
There are many types of sports in the world and some of them are very entertaining to watch on television. Staying physically fit and excellence should be encouraging for everybody. Nearly all kinds of athletes are energetic and very enjoyable to hangout with. Regularly working out is essential in order to push human's limits for excellence in sports. Some professional players play fearlessly in american football (nfl) and martial arts (boxing). In these competitive sports, you have to firmly assert yourself in the field in order to win matches and score for your team. You can break opponent defense lines forcefully to score a goal. But players can't always act freely as there are strict regulations and they have a dependency on big corporations and establishments.