vital dependency
[/ˈvaɪtəl dɪˈpɛndənsi/]
nounpl: vital dependencies
dependência vital
1. A critical reliance on something or someone essential for survival, functioning, or well-being
The nation's vital dependency on imported oil made it vulnerable to supply disruptions.
A dependência vital do país em relação ao petróleo importado o tornou vulnerável a interrupções no fornecimento.
2. In infrastructure or systems, a critical need for essential services or resources to maintain operations
Water is a vital dependency for any developed city.
A água é uma dependência vital para qualquer cidade desenvolvida.
3. In psychology or sociology, an excessive or unhealthy reliance on another person for emotional or financial support
Breaking free from vital dependency on a toxic relationship requires professional help.
Se libertar de uma dependência vital em um relacionamento tóxico requer ajuda profissional.
The term 'vital dependency' is frequently used in Brazilian and Portuguese policy discussions regarding energy security, international trade, and geopolitical strategy. In the USA, it appears prominently in discussions of national security, supply chain resilience, and critical infrastructure protection, particularly post-9/11 and during discussions of economic interdependence with global partners like China.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to break a vital dependency
vital dependency on something
create a vital dependency
reduce vital dependencies
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