Synonyms for dependency
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Colony — A colony, or a territory subject to rule by an external power
2. Dependence
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
A colony, or a territory subject to rule by an external power.
- n. 2
A state of dependence; a refusal to exercise initiative.
Frank's sullen dependency was driving his father nuts.
Related words
- Word family
- depender dependence
Forms
- Plural
- dependencies → colonies, dominions, protectorates, provinces…
Example sentences
- dominion Does mankind have dominion over animals and birds?
- protectorate Cyprus was a British protectorate.
- addiction Sami's secret sex addiction finally came to light.
- dependence We need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| dependency | rising | |
| dominion | steady | |
| protectorate | falling | |
| addiction | rising | |
| dependence | falling | |
| coupling | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- colony3
- 8 letters
- province2, dominion3, coupling2
- 9 letters
- addiction3
- 10 letters
- dependence3
- 11 letters
- habituation
- 12 letters
- protectorate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (colony3 = 3 syllables).