English-Finnish translations for dependence

• riippuvuus
  Riippuvuus kasvaa kovaa vauhtia. Dependence is growing at a phenomenal rate.
  EU: n riippuvuus tuontienergiasta kasvaa. EU dependence on imported energy is growing.
  Tärkeää on yhteistyö, mutta ei riippuvuus. There should be cooperation, but not dependence.

Definition of dependence

• The state of being dependent, of relying upon another
• An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance

Examples

• He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.
• Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.

Related words

• independence
• interdependence
• nonindependence
• antiindependence
• codependence
• pharmacodependence
• Independence Day
• independence day
• linear dependence