Synonyms of dependency

dependency

noun

di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē 

as in dependence

the quality or state of needing something or someone

she was concerned about his heavy dependency on coffee to get him moving in the morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dependence
• reliance
• reciprocity
• relativity
• trust
• confidence
• stock
• faith
• credence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• independence
• independency
• self-sufficiency
• self-reliance
• self-support
• autonomy
• self-dependence
• sovereignty
• self-determination

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dependency

Given these concerns, companies are looking to diversify their AI usage, and reduce their dependency on the leading AI companies. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Moog is testing and qualifying Niron’s Iron Nitride permanent magnets in electromechanical actuators, which would reduce dependency on critical minerals – an innovative solution to a global problem. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Staring down an assembly of the outraged, Digger spells out the ruthless logic of global capitalism and claims the world’s fuel dependency as the ultimate vindication. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

And as this dependency has grown, so, too, have countries’ concerns about defending their assets in space. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026