dependencies
nounUK /dɪˈpɛndənsiz/
US /dɪˈpɛndənsiz/
Things that you need or rely on for help.
The baby bird has dependencies on its mother for food.
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2. Software parts that a program needs in order to work.
The app won't run until all its dependencies are installed.
3. Places or groups that are controlled by another country.
The island and its dependencies are governed from the mainland.
4. The state of being affected by something else.
Scientists studied the dependencies between weather and crop growth.