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dependence vs physiological state

physiological state vs dependence

dependence and physiological state both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dependence Yes No No No
physiological state Yes No No No
As nouns, physiological state is a hypernym of dependence; that is, physiological state is a word with a broader meaning than dependence:
  • dependence: being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
  • physiological state: the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
Other hypernyms of dependence include physical condition, physiological condition.
dependence (noun) physiological state (noun)
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Difference between dependence and physiological state

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