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dependency

/dɪˈpɛndənsi/

Meanings
noun
A state of dependence; a refusal to exercise initiative.

Examples :

"The student's dependency on the teacher's guidance prevented them from working independently on the project. "
attitude character mind society

Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration prevented

prevented verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪd/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration initiative

initiative noun

/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/

A beginning; a first move.

"The school's new initiative to reduce waste started with a recycling program. "

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration dependence

dependence noun

/dɪˈpɛndəns/

The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.

"He had a deep dependence on her for guidance."

Illustration functionality

functionality noun

/ˌfʌŋkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ˌfʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/

The ability to perform a task or function; that set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.

"The new smartphone's functionality, including its camera and internet access, makes it very useful for school projects. "

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subordinate noun

/səˈbɔːrdənət/ /ˈsɔːbɔːrdənət/

One who is subordinate.

"The subordinate in the student council is responsible for organizing the school dances. "

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territory noun

/ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/

A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.

"The new school year will cover a vast territory, from basic math to advanced science. "

Illustration independently

independently adverb

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/

In an independent manner.

"The student completed the project independently, researching and writing the report all by herself. "

Illustration dependent

dependent noun

/dɪˈpɛndənt/

One who relies on another for support

"With two children and an ailing mother, she had three dependents in all."

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

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dependencies noun

/dɪˈpɛndənsiz/ /dɪˈpɛndənsiz/

A state of dependence; a refusal to exercise initiative.

"Her constant dependencies on her parents for even simple tasks prevented her from developing independence. "