marked dependency
[/mɑːrkt dɪˈpɛndənsi/]
nounpl: marked dependencies
dependência marcada
1. A condition or relationship where one entity is clearly and significantly reliant on another, with visible or notable signs of reliance
The country's marked dependency on oil exports made it vulnerable to price fluctuations.
A dependência marcada do país nas exportações de petróleo o tornou vulnerável a flutuações de preços.
2. In linguistics and grammar, a clear syntactic or semantic relationship where one element is subordinate to another
The marked dependency between the main clause and the subordinate clause was evident in the sentence structure.
A dependência marcada entre a oração principal e a oração subordinada era evidente na estrutura da sentença.
3. In psychology and sociology, a noticeable pattern of reliance where one individual or group is heavily dependent on another for support, resources, or decision-making
The therapist identified a marked dependency of the patient on approval from authority figures.
O terapeuta identificou uma dependência marcada do paciente pela aprovação de figuras de autoridade.
This term is frequently used in academic, economic, and psychological contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it often appears in economic analyses discussing national reliance on specific exports or sectors. In the USA, it is commonly used in psychological and sociological literature to describe behavioral patterns and systemic relationships.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to show marked dependency
marked dependency on something
marked dependency relationship
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