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Ratio vs Dependence - What's the difference?

ratio | dependence |

As nouns the difference between ratio and dependence

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

ratio

English

(wikipedia ratio)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A number representing a comparison between two things.
  • (arithmetic) The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).
  • (legal) Short for ratio decidendi.
  • Derived terms

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    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