reliance
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3.2
- noun
- /rɪˈlaɪəns/
:
dependencia
- I think definitely one of the things that makes people weak is over reliance on any one thing.
- heavy reliance
- reduce reliance
- increased reliance
This is much more of a reliance on intuition and feeling.
- This is much more of a reliance on intuition and feeling.
- You may have an over reliance on being right.
- But if it's accidents because of increased reliance on automation, for example.
- It has to be complete muscle memory, complete belief, faith and reliance on your ability.
- Inflation The issue was most extreme in Europe due to the reliance on Russian oil and gas.
- And so, you know, does this introduce reliance on third parties?
- Rigorous reliance on data and data analysis.
- Because stock prices transmit information, reliance on the integrity of market prices is enough.
- Such a tax might, in the long run, help local governments break their reliance on land sales.
- Like that, that reliance is like we, we can't keep treating the Chinese government like we can count on them.
- You just be self-reliance, be self responsible.
- And so how do we teach people to have that self-reliance and the resilience?
Examples
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The risks of climate change and broader environmental damages associated with continued reliance on fossil fuels are great.
Academic text (2011) -
A third factor in the decline, particularly of center unions, was over-reliance on international funding.
Academic text (1999) -
You may have an over reliance on being right.
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I think that the reliance is on player power.
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Inflation The issue was most extreme in Europe due to the reliance on Russian oil and gas.
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And reliance on the good faith of the prosecutor may not be enough.
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Even so, continued reliance on fossil fuels for energy poses many environmental risks.
Academic text (2011) -
Nonetheless, many people, both in and out of government, see reliance on NGOs as valid and useful.
Academic text (1990) -
In recent years, improvement in vehicle efficiency has slowed while reliance on mass transit has diminished.
Academic text (1999) -
Many people have a strong reliance on their smartphones for daily tasks.
Synonyms
∞
1.4
Complete trust in a person, plan, or thing
699
1.0
Strong belief that a person or thing is honest and reliable
419
1.9
A belief that you can rely on someone or something
60
3.6
Needing another person or thing for help and control
41
4.4
Needing help from another person or thing to do everyday tasks
Relying on another person or thing instead of being independent
Antonyms
608
3.0
Freedom from control by others, for example when a country is free or a person supports themselves
Compounds
How Dependent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Reliance comes from the same root as rely, which once had the sense 'to tie' or 'to bind'. So, to rely on someone was like being 'tied' to them, and reliance now means trust or dependence on that person or thing.