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Dependence vs Dependance - What's the difference?

dependence | dependance |

As nouns the difference between dependence and dependance

is that dependence is the state of being dependent, of relying upon another while dependance is dependence.

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

    dependance

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (archaic) dependence
  • * 1651, Thomas Hobbes, Leviathon, Chapter 5
    • ...Science is the knowledge of consequences, and dependance of one fact upon another...
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