1. the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Usage: plural of dependency
2. territories or countries controlled by another country
Usage: political science; plural of dependency
3. things that depend on other things to function properly
Usage: computing; plural of dependency

Examples

• The country worked to reduce its dependencies on foreign oil.
• His drug dependencies required professional treatment.
• The software has several dependencies that must be installed first.
• Small island dependencies often rely on tourism for income.
• Breaking psychological dependencies takes time and effort.
• The project manager identified all task dependencies before starting.
• Economic dependencies between nations can create political tensions.