Dependencies — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē/ de·pen·den·cy

Meaning & Definition of Dependencies

Dependencies (noun)

  1. dependence
  2. something that is dependent on something else; especially, a territorial unit under the jurisdiction of a nation but not formally annexed by it
  3. a building (such as a stable) that is an adjunct to a main dwelling

Dependencies (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of needing something or someone

    "she was concerned about his heavy dependency on coffee to get him moving in the morning"

    similar: dependences, reliances
    related: reciprocities, relativities, confidences, credences, faiths, stocks, trusts
    opposite: independences, independencies, self-reliances, self-sufficiencies, self-supports
    near: autonomies, sovereignties

Related Entry: Dependency (noun)

Dependency is a different word from Dependencies. The synonyms below are for dependency, not for dependencies.

  1. the quality or state of needing something or someone

    "she was concerned about his heavy dependency on coffee to get him moving in the morning"

    similar: dependence, reliance
    related: reciprocity, relativity, confidence, credence, faith, stock, trust
    opposite: independence, independency, self-dependence, self-reliance, self-sufficiency, self-support
    near: autonomy, self-determination, sovereignty

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dependencies

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dependencies:

dependences, reliances

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dependencies

Words with the opposite meaning of Dependencies:

independences, independencies, self-reliances, self-sufficiencies, self-supports

Related Words for Dependencies

reciprocities, relativities, confidences, credences, faiths, stocks, trusts

Near Antonyms of Dependencies

autonomies, sovereignties

Origin & Etymology of Dependencies

depend(ent):1 + -ency

First known use: 1594

Frequently Asked Questions about Dependencies

What does "Dependencies" mean?

"Dependencies" means dependence. As a noun, it is defined as: dependence.

What is another word for "Dependencies"?

Other words for "Dependencies" include dependences and reliances. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dependencies" you intend.

What is the opposite of "Dependencies"?

Antonyms of "Dependencies" include independences, independencies, self-reliances, self-sufficiencies and self-supports. Near antonyms include autonomies and sovereignties.

How do you use "Dependencies" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dependencies" in a sentence: "she was concerned about his heavy dependency on coffee to get him moving in the morning".

Is "Dependencies" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dependencies" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Dependencies"?

"Dependencies" is pronounced /di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē/ and divided into syllables as de·pen·den·cy.

What is the origin of the word "Dependencies"?

"Dependencies" comes from depend(ent):1 + -ency. First known use: 1594.

What is another word for "Dependencies" meaning "the quality or state of needing something or someone"?

When "Dependencies" (noun) means the quality or state of needing something or someone, synonyms include dependences and reliances. Opposites in this sense include independences, independencies, self-reliances and self-sufficiencies.