reliance
/ɹɪˈlaɪ.əns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: reliances
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.
Noun
Examples
Your reliance on his expertise may be misplaced.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The condition of being reliant or dependent.
Noun
Examples
The industry is working to phase out its reliance on fossil fuels.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reliance” mean?
The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.
Is “reliance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.