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French
Etymology
From dépendre + -ance.
Pronunciation
Noun
dépendance f (plural dépendances)
- dependence, reliance
- addiction, dependency (a habit or practice)
- Synonyms: addiction, assuétude
- outbuilding
- (grammar) dependence
Derived terms
Further reading
Italian
Etymology
From French dépendance.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /de.panˈdans/
- Rhymes: -ans
- Hyphenation: dé‧pen‧dance
Noun
dépendance f (plural dependanci)
- minor building of a hotel, of a villa
Further reading
- dépendance in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication