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Loyalty vs Dependence - What's the difference?

loyalty | dependence |

As nouns the difference between loyalty and dependence

is that loyalty is the state of being loyal; fidelity while dependence is the state of being dependent, of relying upon another.

loyalty

English

(wikipedia loyalty)

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

  • The state of being loyal; fidelity.
  • Faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation.

    • Synonyms

    * trueness

    Antonyms

    *

    Derived terms

    *

    See also

    * * *

    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