Independence vs. Dependence
Difference Between Independence and Dependence
Independencenoun
The state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference.
Dependencenoun
The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.Independencenoun
The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.
Dependencenoun
An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.Independencenoun
freedom from control or influence of another or others
Dependencenoun
lack of independence or self-sufficiency
Independencenoun
the successful ending of the American Revolution;
they maintained close relations with England even after independenceDependencenoun
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Independencenoun
a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail
