reliance

[ ri-lahy-uhns ]

noun

1. confident or trustful dependence.

   Synonyms: assurance, faith, trust, confidence

2. confidence.
3. something or someone relied on.

reliance

/ rɪˈlaɪəns /

noun

1. dependence, confidence, or trust
2. something or someone upon which one relies

Derived Forms

• reˈliant, adjective
• reˈliantly, adverb

Other Words From

• misre·liance noun
• nonre·liance noun
• over·re·liance noun
• super·re·liance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reliance¹

First recorded in 1600–10; rely + -ance

Example Sentences

The Conservative MP claimed the approach would "see our reliance on Chinese imports - a country which is 60% powered by coal - go through the roof".

From BBC

Trump’s reliance on gaslighting was flagged repeatedly in his 2016 campaign.

From Salon

“I urge the incoming D.A. to prioritize addressing systemic injustices, reducing reliance on over incarceration, and ensuring fairness for all individuals facing prosecution,” he said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

But because “Heretic” is a genre movie, there are overwrought visual metaphors, implausible twists and an unfortunate reliance on coincidence.

From Los Angeles Times

Stipe now enunciated his lyrics, which shaded into social commentary, while the arrangements drew from a palette that included string sections, mandolins and an increasing reliance on Mills’ textured keyboard parts.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dependence