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Meanings of dependency in English
Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
A territory that does not possess full political independence or sovereignty as a State.
Synonyms
Examples for "dependent area"
Examples for "dependent area"
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However, B- dependent area of splenic white pulp experiences more significant reducing lymphocytes.
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The CD99 reactivity was observed in the T-cell dependent area.
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The District of Columbia, because of its special relation to the Federal Government, has been treated since 1800 as a dependent area.
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For local governments in export- dependent areas, the threat is more worrying.
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Sex hormones influence neurite outgrowth and synaptogenesis in certain hormone- dependent areas of the rat brain during neonatal development.
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The Caymans, a UK dependent territory, is willing to comply if it secures financial concessions from Britain.
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All the ports and harbors were in the hands of the Christians, and Granada and its remnant of dependent territory were completely landlocked.
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Companies and individuals around the world transferred vast sums of money to the British dependent territory in order to benefit from its secrecy laws.
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In the 1960s, Washington capped its share paid to dependent territories.
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They are self-governing, yes, but they are British crown dependent territories.
Usage of dependency in English
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He said Iran should distance its economy from dependency on oil exports.
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Oil dependency makes dictators stronger, democratic countries weaker and radical terrorists richer.
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Last, the aid-only way can create a dependency culture which stunts growth.
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Here is a dependency processing function and a rule to use it:
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We found older age, lower dependency, and increased readiness predicted quitting success.
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In short, we transferred our dependency from the government to the money-lenders.
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Fairness means supporting people out of poverty, not trapping them in dependency.
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It creates a sense of dependency, of powerlessness apart from the group.
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Ceylon, as a virtual dependency of India, ranks in the same category.
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Patients with retinopathy had longer duration of DM and more insulin dependency.
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That is how we will replace dependency with opportunity and upward mobility.
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The sensitivity in this group showed an obvious dependency on tumor size.
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This disorder is associated with prior vasopressor dependency and higher interleukin-6 levels.
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They view U.S. tax breaks as a tool promoting autonomy, not dependency.
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He developed a dependency on alcohol and cocaine and suffered from depression.
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Nevertheless, it illustrates the potential pitfalls of e-bikes with a phone dependency.
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Translations for dependency
Dependency through the time
Dependency across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common