dipendenza

Definitions of dipendenza
  1. noun
    the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
    synonyms: subordinazione
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    types:
    contingenza
    the state of being contingent on something
    type of:
    condizione, stato
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
  2. noun
    being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
    synonyms: assuefazione
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    types:
    tossicomania
    an addiction to a drug (especially a narcotic drug)
    ubriachezza
    habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
    cocainismo
    an addiction to cocaine
    type of:
    condizione fisiologica, stato fisiologico
    the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
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