Dependence
Dependence noun - The quality or state of needing something or someone.
Propensity and dependence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Propensity" instead a noun "Dependence".
Propensity
Propensity noun - An established pattern of behavior.
Dependence and propensity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dependence" instead a noun "Propensity".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- desire and dependence
- desire and propensity
- inclination and dependence
- inclination and propensity
- proclivity and dependence
- proclivity and propensity
- weakness and dependence
- weakness and propensity
- predisposition and dependence
- predisposition and propensity
- habit and dependence
- habit and propensity
- penchant and dependence
- penchant and propensity
How words are described
| high | high dependence | high propensity |
| physical | physical dependence | physical propensity |
| specific | specific dependence | specific propensity |
| complete | complete dependence | complete propensity |
| Other adjectives: increased, extreme, little, incredible, ridiculous, greater, scary, economic, technological. | ||
Cite this Source
Propensity and Dependence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dependence/propensity
Dependence & Propensity. N.p., 2016. Web. 03 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dependence/propensity>.
Propensity or Dependence. 2016. Accessed August 03, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dependence/propensity.
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