Definition of DEPENDANCE

dependance

Plural: dependances

Noun

  • being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
  • the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
  • Archaic spelling of dependence.
  • Misspelling of dependence.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French dépendance, equivalent to depend + -ance.

Scrabble Score: 16

dependance: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
dependance: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dependance: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

dependance: valid Words With Friends Word