dependence

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

de·pen·dence also de·pen·dance (dĭ-pĕnʹdəns)n.
1. The state of being dependent, as for support.
2.
a. Subordination to someone or something needed or greatly desired.
b. Trust; reliance. See Synonyms at trust.
3. The state of being determined, influenced, or controlled by something else.
4. A compulsive or chronic need; an addiction:
an alcohol dependence.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  addiction, dependance, dependency, habituation