dependance

noun 2

Definitions

noun

Archaic spelling of dependence.

Science is the knowledge of consequences, and dependance of one fact upon another...

More veniable is a dependance upon the Philosophers stone, potable gold, or any of those Arcana's whereby Paracelsus that died himself at forty seven, gloried that he could make other men immortal.

Misspelling of dependence.

Collocations

ADJ.

veniable

VERB + DEPENDANCE

state

DEPENDANCE + NOUN

caprice, fact, philosophers

PREP.

on, upon

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Synonyms

noun — the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or so

noun — being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

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Science is the knowledge of consequences, and dependance of one fact upon another...

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More veniable is a dependance upon the Philosophers stone, potable gold, or any of those Arcana's whereby Paracelsus that died himself at forty seven, gloried that he could make other men immortal.

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I am still doubtful at times as to marrying; if the old man would die I might not hesitate, but a state of dependance on the caprice of Sir Reginald will not suit the freedom of my spirit; […]

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