Dependence vs Dependability - What's the difference?
dependence | dependability |
The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
The characteristic of being dependable; the ability to be depended upon.
As nouns the difference between dependence and dependability
is that dependence is the state of being dependent, of relying upon another while dependability is the characteristic of being dependable; the ability to be depended upon.dependence
English
Noun
(en noun)- He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.
- Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.