Reliance

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlaɪəns/

Definitions of reliance

noun trust or confidence in someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 My reliance on my phone for directions is absolute.

A2 She has a strong reliance on her friends for emotional support.

B1 The company's success is due to its reliance on cutting-edge technology.

B2 The government's reliance on foreign aid has been a subject of debate.

C1 His reliance on outdated methods is hindering the project's progress.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research has reduced our reliance on fossil fuels.

Examples of reliance in a Sentence

formal The company's success is heavily dependent on the reliance of its suppliers.

informal We rely on them to get the job done.

slang I'm counting on them to come through for us.

figurative Her reliance on caffeine to get through the day is evident.

Grammatical Forms of reliance

• past tense: relied
• plural: reliances
• comparative: more reliant
• superlative: most reliant
• present tense: rely
• future tense: will rely
• perfect tense: have relied
• continuous tense: is relying
• singular: reliance
• positive degree: reliable
• infinitive: to rely
• gerund: relying
• participle: relied

Origin and Evolution of reliance

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reliance' originated from the Latin word 'reliantia' which means trust or confidence.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reliance' has evolved to encompass not just trust or confidence, but also the act of depending on someone or something for support or help.