Dependence

/dɪpˈɛndəns/

/dɪˈpɛndəns/

Dependence

a chronic state marked by being heavily reliant on or controlled by something, particularly alcohol or narcotic drugs

synonyms : addiction

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support, help, or survival

synonyms : dependance

Examples

1. She learned various techniques to reduce her dependence on refined sugar in her daily diet.

2. Substances like cigarettes or alcohol can cause dependence.

3. Substances like cigarettes or alcohol can cause dependence.

4. Stochastic dependence, basically, compares a joint distribution, of variables, from the product of the marginals.