over-dependent
His parents have created a culture of overdependence.
They need to reduce their over-dependence on foreign contractors.
They care about jobs, health care and energy overdependence.
Students risk developing over-dependency on the teacher.
One reason for the financial crisis was an overdependence on the banking system.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Being based on or depending on something
-based
as the case may bephrase
base something on something
bases
basis
dependently
divine right
entail
footing
found
ground
rest with someone
result from something
ride
ride on something/someone
rooted
spring from something
strength
understanding
wake
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