Dictionary Check: dependency

"dependency" is a valid word!

Scrabble 19 points
Words with Friends 22 points

Definition

noun

the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

noun

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

noun

a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country

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