Meaning Of Dependence

n.

The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support.

n.

The state of being influenced and determined by something; subjection (as of an effect to its cause).

n.

Mutu/// /onnection and support; concatenation; systematic ///er relation.

n.

Subjection to the direction or disposal of another; inability to help or provide for one's self.

n.

A resting with confidence; reliance; trust.

n.

That on which one depends or relies; as, he was her sole dependence.

n.

That which depends; anything dependent or suspended; anything attached a subordinate to, or contingent on, something else.

n.

A matter depending, or in suspense, and still to be determined; ground of controversy or quarrel.