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dependance

dependance is the archaic spelling of dependence.

dependance is the misspelling of dependence.

Meaning of dependence

Noun

dependence (countable and uncountable, plural dependences)

  1. The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
    • He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.
  2. An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
    • Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.

Forms of dependance

pluraldependances

Origin of dependance

From Middle French dépendance, equivalent to depend + -ance.

Words formed from dependance

Questions about dependance

What is dependance the archaic spelling of?
Dependance is the archaic spelling of dependence.

Words near dependance in the dictionary

  1. dependable
  2. dependableness
  3. dependablenesses
  4. dependables
  5. dependably
  6. dependance
  7. dependances
  8. dependancies
  9. dependancy
  10. dependant
  11. dependants

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