overdependence
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4.8
- noun
- /ˌoʊvərdɪˈpɛndəns/
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dependencia excesiva
- The mother, in turn, is thought of as fostering this overdependence by being overprotective.
The war in Ukraine has simply underscored the risk for Europe of overdependence on one frequently unfriendly energy provider.
- The war in Ukraine has simply underscored the risk for Europe of overdependence on one frequently unfriendly energy provider.
Examples
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California's "business flight" has roots in the state's overdependence on defense industries, the collapse of the real estate market, and the decreasing quality of life.
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Overdependence on the Japanese market.
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The war in Ukraine has simply underscored the risk for Europe of overdependence on one frequently unfriendly energy provider.
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In the May Day address in 1988, he criticized overdependence on cocoa, saying, "It is unrealistic to base the development of our economy on a product whose prices are outside our control."
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Such a phenomenon may be a temporary response to unusually low prices, but an overdependence on natural gas can potentially burden our energy economy and risk the reliability of our power supply in the case of future price swings.
Blog text (21) -
Overdependence on its bilateral relationship with the United States undermined Japan's creative diplomacy by closing off avenues to other foreign policy initiatives.
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Overdependence on traditional measures utilized in screening children for gifted programs has painted a limited portrait of student accomplishment (Hiebert & Calfee, 1989).
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Students often face the danger of overdependence on their tutors instead of developing their own study skills.
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His overdependence on social media for validation negatively impacted his self-esteem.
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The company's overdependence on a single supplier left it vulnerable during the delivery disruptions.
Synonyms
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4.8
Needing too much attention and comfort from other people
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6.8
A relationship where one person depends too much on the other and helps them keep doing harmful things
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5.2
Too much dependence on one person or thing
A very strong emotional need for someone or something
Too much emotional attachment to a person, project, or outcome that causes stress
Wanting too much attention and support from someone
Antonyms
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3.0
Freedom from control by others, for example when a country is free or a person supports themselves
How Dependent
Surface Forms
Morphology
overdependence = dependence (transparent) = over + depend + ence
Formed by adding the productive prefix 'over-' (meaning excessive) to the noun 'dependence', so the meaning is directly derived.
Etymology
The word overdependence breaks into over- meaning 'too much' and depend which comes from an old root meaning 'to hang'. Think of it as 'hanging on' someone or something too much, so overdependence is relying on them so much that it becomes a problem.