dependency

//dɪˈpɛndənsi//
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Noun

dependencySingular
dependenciesPlural
1

The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

His dependency on his parents for financial support continued into his thirties.

2

A territory or country that is controlled by another country.

The island was a dependency of Britain until it gained independence in 1960.

3

In computing, a component or module that another piece of software requires to function.

You need to install all the dependencies before running this application.

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