dependence
//dɪˈpɛndəns//
Noun
dependenceSingular
dependencesPlural
1
The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
The country's dependence on foreign oil has become a major concern.
2
Addiction to a particular substance, especially a drug
His dependence on alcohol became a serious problem.
3
The state of being determined or influenced by something else
The dependence of crop yields on weather conditions is well documented.