Antonyms for de-pendency


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-pen-duh n-see
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈpɛn dən si


Definition of de-pendency

Origin :
  • 1590s (adj.), 1610s (n.); see dependent + -cy. Originally also dependancy, on the French model, but the Latinate form gradually pushed this into disuse; see -ance. Meaning "territory subordinate to another nation" is recorded from 1680s.
  • As in province : noun area of rule, responsibility
  • As in relationship : noun connection; friendship
  • As in client state : noun country that is dependent upon a more powerful country
  • As in branch : noun department
  • As in satellite : noun smaller country dependent upon a larger one
  • As in dependency : noun reliance
  • As in dependence : noun reliance
  • As in colony : noun community
  • As in dependence/dependency : noun confidence, reliance
  • As in dependence/dependency : noun addiction, need

Synonyms for de-pendency

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