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Contingence vs Dependence - What's the difference?

contingence | dependence |

As nouns the difference between contingence and dependence

is that contingence is (geometry) contact; touching while dependence is the state of being dependent, of relying upon another.

contingence

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (geometry) Contact; touching.
  • Contingency.

    • References

    * ----

    dependence

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
    • He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.
  • An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
    • Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.

    Antonyms

    * independence

    Related terms

    * dependent * dependency * interdependence