dependency

• Zustand des Angewiesenseins auf jemanden oder etwas; auch ein von etwas anderem abhängiges Gebilde oder Element.

A noun referring to a state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else, or a thing that is dependent on another.

1. State of relying on somethingB2formal

   A situation where someone or something is dependent on another for support, help, or survival.

   Abhängigkeit

   • The country's economic dependency on oil exports is risky.
   • His dependency on medication is a concern for his doctors.
   • Children have a natural dependency on their parents.

   Synonymedependancedependenceneedreliancevulnerability

   Antonymeautonomyindependenceself-sufficiency

2. AddictionB2formal

   A physical or psychological need for a substance or activity.

   Abhängigkeit

   • She is struggling with a dependency on painkillers.
   • The clinic treats patients with alcohol dependency.
   • Gambling dependency can ruin a person's life.

   Synonymeaddictioncravingdependencehabituationneed

   Antonymeabstinencefreedomindependenceself-control

3. Computer dependencyC1formalIT

   A relationship between software components where one relies on another to function.

   Abhängigkeit

   • The program has a dependency on the latest version of the library.
   • Developers must manage dependencies carefully to avoid conflicts.
   • This dependency is required for the application to run correctly.

   Synonymedependenceprerequisiterequirement