strong dependency

[/strɔŋ dɪˈpɛndənsi/]
nounpl: strong dependencies
dependência forte
1. A situation where one entity relies heavily or critically on another, making separation or independence difficult or impossible
The country has a strong dependency on imported oil for its energy needs.
O país tem uma dependência forte de petróleo importado para suas necessidades energéticas.
2. In software engineering, a tight coupling between modules or components where changes in one directly affect others
The application suffers from strong dependency between the database layer and the business logic.
A aplicação sofre com dependência forte entre a camada de banco de dados e a lógica de negócios.
3. A psychological or behavioral condition where a person relies excessively on another person or substance
Her strong dependency on her mother made it difficult for her to live independently.
Sua dependência forte de sua mãe tornou difícil para ela viver independentemente.
In Brazilian business and technology contexts, 'dependência forte' is commonly used to discuss economic vulnerabilities (such as dependency on commodity exports) and software architecture issues. In Portugal, the phrase maintains similar formal usage but with slightly different word ordering preferences. In the USA, this term is particularly prevalent in tech discussions regarding system architecture and software design patterns.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
strong relianceheavy dependencecritical reliancetight coupling
Antonyms / Antônimos
independenceautonomyself-sufficiencyloose coupling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dependência forte
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
dependência forte
Common in corporate and academic environments
São Paulo
dependência forte
Frequently used in technology and business sectors
Portugal
forte dependência
Alternative word order preference; used similarly in technical and formal contexts

Related Words

dependentdependencyrelianceinterdependencecouplingvulnerability

Related Idioms & Phrases

caught in a web of dependency
hooked on something
can't live without it
at the mercy of
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