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reliance

/ɹɪˈlaɪəns/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The state of relying on someone or something; trust.

    - "The company's reliance on a single supplier can be risky."
    - "I have great reliance on my friends' advice."
  • Noun

    A company or organization that provides a service or product.

    - "The local utility company is a major reliance for residents."
    - "We have a strong reliance on our internet service provider."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɹɪˈlaɪəns/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with reliance
dependence , recluse , remunerance , advancement
Variants
List of all variants of reliance that leads to same result
reliance , reliances , self-reliance , self-reliances
Forms
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reliable, reliably, reliance's, more reliable


Etymology
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From Middle English reliance, from rely.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'reliance' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

  2. In mathematics, the term 'reliance' is used to describe the degree to which a mathematical result depends on certain assumptions.


Related Concepts
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  1. Trust: A feeling of faith or confidence in someone or something.

  2. Dependence: A state of being reliant on something or someone.


Culture
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In literature, 'reliance' is often used to describe the emotional or psychological state of a character. In art, it can be depicted through images of support or trust. In music, songs about reliance can explore themes of loyalty, trust, and faith.

How to Memorize "reliance"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person leaning on something or someone for support.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of trust or faith.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Rely on me' to help remember the word.


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