reliance

reliance is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /rɪˈlaɪəns/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular reliance

Plural reliances

1. (uncountable); (singular) If ${\displaystyle x}$ has a reliance on ${\displaystyle y}$, ${\displaystyle x}$ needs ${\displaystyle y}$.
   • Synonym: dependence
   {{ant|independence}

   North Korea's reliance on foreign aid, mainly from China, isn't likely to end soon.

   The new economy has a great reliance on the Internet.

Related words

• rely
• reliant