dependency
intermediateB1/dɪˈpɛndənsi/ · de-pen-den-cy
The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
Meanings
The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
کسی یا کسی اور چیز پر انحصار کرنے یا کنٹرول میں رہنے کی حالت۔
انحصار
inhaisar
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- dependency on others
- codependency
- dependency ratio
Example Sentences
Her dependency on medication made it difficult for her to function normally.
اس کا دواؤں پر انحصار اس کے لیے عام طور پر کام کرنا مشکل بناتا ہے۔
Us ka daawon par inhaisaar us ke liye aam tor par kaam karna mushkil banata hai.
The social worker addressed the issues of dependency in vulnerable populations.
سماجی کارکن نے کمزور آبادیوں میں انحصار کے مسائل پر توجہ دی۔
Samaji karkeene ne kamzor abadiyon mein inhaisaar ke masail par tawajjo di.
Dependency can sometimes lead to feelings of insecurity.
انحصار بعض اوقات عدم تحفظ کے احساسات کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔
Inhaisaar baaz auqat adam tahafuz ke ehsaasat ka baais ban sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a chain linking one object to another, symbolizing reliance.
Imagine a child holding onto a parent for support.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that they could take my breath away; many of my longings came to fruition, yet still, they were too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Ghazals
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ساتھ چل، انحصار نہ کر۔
Saath chal, inhaisaar na kar.
Walk together, but do not rely.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "depāndentia" — to hang down
First known use: 14th century
The term evolved from Latin to Middle English and has been used in various contexts to describe a state of reliance or need.