De afhankelijkheid
Example: De afhankelijkheid van technologie groeit in onze samenleving.
Definition
"De afhankelijkheid" refers to the state or condition of relying on someone or something else for support, help, or existence. It describes how dependence, such as the growing reliance on technology in society, affects individuals or systems.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de afhankelijkheid" originates from the adjective 'afhankelijk,' meaning dependent, combined with the suffix '-heid,' which forms abstract nouns. This construction traces back to Middle Dutch and ultimately to Germanic roots, reflecting the concept of being 'bound to' or 'relying on' something.
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"De afhankelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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