Definition of dependence

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• dependence is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
• dependence is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
• dependence is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of dependence

• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. addiction
  2. dependance
  3. dependency
  4. habituation
• the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. dependance
  2. dependency

See definition of dependence in Merriam Webster