dependance meaning

dependance as a noun

1. the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

   Synonyms: dependence, dependency

   Type of: state

   Kinds: helplessness, reliance, subordination, contingency

2. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

   Synonyms: addiction, dependence, dependency, habituation

   Type of: physical condition

   Kinds: drug addiction

How to pronounce dependance

dependance is pronounced /dɪˈpɛndəns/ in British English and /dɪˈpɛndəns/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.