dipendenza — meaning in English

English meaning

• addiction noun A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.
• dependence noun The state of relying on someone or something else.
• reliance noun Dependence on or trust in someone or something.

Senses

dipendenza is used for these senses in English:

• addiction The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
• addiction A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
• reliance The condition of being reliant or dependent.

Related Italian words