Dependency

Quick meaning: Dependency is a noun meaning A state of dependence; a refusal to exercise initiative.

Meaning

A state of dependence; a refusal to exercise initiative.

More Meanings

1. Something dependent on, or subordinate to, something else:
2. The status of being a legal dependent; the relationship between a dependent and their provider.
3. A colony, or a territory subject to rule by an external power.
4. A dependence on a habit-forming substance such as a drug or alcohol.
5. (computing) Reliance on the functionality provided by some other, external component.
6. (computing) An external component whose functionality is relied on.

Example Sentences

Frank's sullen dependency was driving his father nuts.

One of this library's dependencies is very finicky. It can be hard to get it to compile on some systems.

This library has dependencies on a lot of other libraries. We have to compile all of those other libraries first.

In the United States' governmental structure, the military is conceived as a dependency under the executive branch.

Word Forms

• dependencies

Synonyms for dependency

Depending on context, synonyms include colony, protectorate, province, dominion, addiction, dependence.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dependence, dependance, addiction, dependent, dependant, reliance.

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