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dipendenza — meaning in English

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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.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

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