device dependence
nounUK /dɪˈvaɪs dɪˈpɛndəns/
US /dɪˈvaɪs dɪˈpɛndəns/
When you feel like you really need a phone or tablet to be okay.
His device dependence made him check his phone every few minutes.
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2. When a machine or system can only work with one specific piece of equipment.
The old software's device dependence meant it only ran on that one printer.
3. When a person relies on a tool to help with daily tasks.
Her device dependence grew after she started using a hearing aid.
4. When a computer needs a certain device to start up properly.
The system's device dependence caused errors when the drive was missing.