reliance · noun /rɪˈlɑɪ.əns/
Word family
Nouns: reliability, reliance
Adjectives: reliable, unreliable, reliant
Verbs: rely
Adverbs: reliably
reliance on sb/sth
C2 when someone or something depends on someone or something else
Dictionary example:
our increasing reliance on computers
Learner example:
The fact that this heavy reliance on technology is often overlooked is a growing source of concern among experts. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)
