Word Explorer

Dependency

🔄 Synonyms of "Dependency"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
addictionnoun	(medicine) A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
dependencenoun	The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
dependancenoun	Misspelling of dependence. [The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dependency"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
dependencenoun	The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
dependancenoun	Misspelling of dependence. [The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.]
addictionnoun	(medicine) A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
dependentnoun	A person who relies on another for support or sustenance, particularly financial support.
dependantnoun	UK and Commonwealth standard spelling of dependent.
reliancenoun	The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.
habitnoun	An action performed on a regular basis.
independencenoun	The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.
appurtenancenoun	That which appertains; an appendage to something else; an addition.
subsidiarynoun	A company owned by a parent company or a holding company, also called daughter company or sister company.
interdependencenoun	The condition of being interdependent.
interdependencynoun	A mutual dependence, connection or correlation.
subordinationnoun	The property of being subordinate; inferiority of rank or position.
subjectionnoun	The state of being subjected.
collateralnoun	(finance) A security or guarantee (usually an asset) pledged for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay.
appropriationnoun	An act or instance of appropriating.
accreditationnoun	(education) The granting of approval to an institution of higher learning by an official review board after the school has met certain requirements.
maintenancenoun	Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.
cellnoun	(biology) The basic unit of a living organism, consisting of a quantity of protoplasm surrounded by a cell membrane, which is able to synthesize proteins and replicate itself.
creditingnoun	The act of making a credit in accounting.