dependence
Valid in Scrabble
- Scrabble points
- 16
- Words With Friends
- 20
- Letters
- 10
/dɪˈpɛndəns/
(UK)
Definition of dependence
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
-
(countable, uncountable)The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
“He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.”
See all 2 definitions Show less
noun
-
(countable, uncountable)The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
“He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.”
-
(countable, uncountable)An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
“Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.”
Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.
Etymology
From Middle French dépendance. Morphologically depend + -ence.
Words you can make from dependence
40 playable · top: DEEPENED (12 pts)
Best play deepened 12 points6-letter words
7 words5-letter words
4 words4-letter words
12 words3-letter words
11 words2-letter words
5 wordsHooks
1 extension · 1 back
A single letter you can add to dependence to make another valid word.
Back
Find your best play with dependence
See every word you can make from a set of letters that includes dependence, or browse word lists you can mine for high-scoring plays.