Reliance

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪəns

Origin

From rely + -ance

Full definition of reliance

Noun

1. The act of relying on someone or something; trust.
• MacaulayIn reliance on promises which proved to be of very little value.
2. The condition of being reliant or dependent.
3. A person or thing which relies on another.
4. Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.The boat was a poor reliance.

Anagrams

• careline, cinereal