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AWL Sublist 3 · Academic Word
reliance
/rɪˈlaɪəns/ Syllables: re·ˈli·ance
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Dependence on or trust in someone or something.
Synonyms
dependence
trust
confidence
Antonyms
independence
Translations
reliance in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
اعتماد، ثقة
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
أن تعتمد على شخص أو شيء وتثق به ليساعدك أو يقوم بشيء لك.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Reliance is depending on something or someone. Over-reliance on one method can weaken research. Reliance on self-reported data is a recognised limitation.
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Memory TipReliance comes from 'rely' — reliance is the state of relying on something.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Over-reliance on self-reported data is a recognised limitation in behavioural research.
The study's reliance on a single data source may have introduced bias into the findings.
Heavy reliance on fossil fuels has accelerated the pace of global climate change.
Word Families & Pronunciation
reliance
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| verb | rely |
| adjective | reliable |
| adverb | reliably |
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