Definitions

1. noun

A state or condition of needing something, especially a person, organization, or system, to function or operate.

“The software’s dependency on a specific library caused compatibility issues.”

2. noun

A relationship in which one person, thing, or organization relies on another for support, aid, or resources.

“The company’s dependency on foreign suppliers made it vulnerable to trade disruptions.”

3. noun

A person or organization to whom or to which someone or something is related, as by family, employment, or other connection.

“She is a dependency of the wealthy businessman, relying on his financial support.”

4. noun

A person, typically a child, who is under the control of a guardian or conservator due to their inability to manage their own affairs.

“The court appointed a conservator as the dependency’s legal guardian.”

5. noun

A condition of being dependent, especially on a substance or behavior.

“The doctor warned the patient about the dependency on painkillers and the risks of addiction.”

6. verb

To rely or be dependent on something or someone.

“The company depends on its loyal customer base for revenue.”

7. verb

To require or need something or someone.

“The software depends on the latest updates to function correctly.”