Definition

A situation where someone relies too much on something or someone else, which can lead to problems or difficulties.

Example

His overdependence on technology made it hard for him to solve problems without it.

Conversation

I've been reading about how overdependence on technology can be harmful.

That's interesting! I think we rely on our phones too much these days.

Yeah, it makes me wonder how we would function without them.

Exactly! A little balance is important to avoid that overdependence.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overdependence → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "dependence" (from Latin "dependere", meaning to hang from or rely on). The word describes a state of relying excessively on something or someone.

Memory Tip

Think of being excessively reliant ('over-') on something ('dependence') — that's what overdependence means.

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