Hungarian - English

függőség

B2 Hungarian
dependence, addiction, dependency
NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
függőség vmitől; alkohol-/drog-/gyógyszerfüggőség
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Meaning
addiction or strong need for a substance
Themes
addiction |health |substance_use |withdrawal |behavior
Definition

A physical or psychological state in which someone cannot easily stop using a drug, alcohol, or another substance or behavior without experiencing difficulty or distress.

NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
politikai/gazdasági függőség; függőség vkitől/vmitől
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Meaning
being under another's control or influence
Themes
politics |economy |power |influence |vulnerability |business
Definition

The state of being controlled, limited, or strongly influenced by another person, organization, or country, especially in economic or political matters.

NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
függőség vmitől; vmitől való függőség; vmi-függőség
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Meaning
harmful dependence on substances or behaviors
Themes
mental_health |dependence |substance_use |compulsion |harm |health |core_vocabulary
Definition

A chronic, often harmful dependence on a substance or behavior, where a person feels a strong and hard-to-control need to keep using it despite negative consequences.

NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
alkohol-/drog-/gyógyszerfüggőség; függőség vmitől
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Meaning
addiction to a substance or behavior
Themes
addiction |health |substance_use |withdrawal |psychology
Definition

A condition in which a person’s body or mind has adapted to a drug, alcohol, or behavior and cannot easily stop using it without negative effects.

NOUN B2 TECHNICAL
1
Usage pattern:
szoftveres függőség; függőségek telepítése
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Meaning
required component in computing
Themes
computing |software |programming |packages |requirements |technology
Definition

In computing and engineering, a component, library, or external resource that another system, program, or project needs in order to build or run.

NOUN B2 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
vmitől való függőség; vmi-függőség
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Meaning
very strong liking, often humorous
Themes
informal |humor |strong_liking |interest |food_drink |media |emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

A very strong liking for or interest in something, described in a casual or humorous way as if it were a real addiction, usually without suggesting a serious medical problem.

NOUN B2
2
Usage pattern:
vkitől/vmitől való függőség
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Meaning
state of needing support
Themes
dependence |support |independence |economy |society |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

The state of needing someone or something in order to live, function, or succeed, especially in a way that reduces independence.

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