ketergantungan

Indonesian

Etymology

Affixed gantung +‎ ter- +‎ ke- -an.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kə.tər.ɡan.ˈtʊŋ.an/
  • Hyphenation: kê‧têr‧gan‧tung‧an

Noun

kêtêrgantungan (plural ketergantungan-ketergantungan)

  1. dependence:
    1. the state of being dependent, of relying upon another
    2. an irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance
  2. dependency:
    1. a state of dependence; a refusal to exercise initiative
    2. a dependence on a habit-forming substance such as a drug or alcohol
  3. (philosophy) dependent (origination), in Buddhism, the idea that the existence of everything is conditional and dependent on a cause, and that nothing happens fortuitously or by chance
  4. (medicine, psychology) addiction, a state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences
    Synonyms: adiksi, kecanduan, ketagihan, ketergantungan

Derived terms

  • ketergantungan alkohol
  • ketergantungan fiskal
  • ketergantungan narkoba
  • ketergantungan nikotin
  • ketergantungan obat
  • ketergantungan opioid

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