reliance

English

Etymology

rely +‎ -ance

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɹɪˈlaɪəns/
  • Rhymes: -aɪəns

Noun

reliance (countable and uncountable, plural reliances)

  1. The act of relying on someone or something; trust.
    • Macaulay
      In reliance on promises which proved to be of very little value.
  2. The condition of being reliant or dependent.
  3. A person or thing which relies on another.
  4. Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.
    The boat was a poor reliance.
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