state of dependence; dependent state
Refers to a condition of relying on something or someone, often used in technical or formal contexts such as psychology, sociology, or addiction studies.
It is not easy to break free from a state of drug dependence.
If a state of financial dependence continues, it becomes difficult to become independent.
依存 is the general noun for 'dependence' or 'reliance', while 依存状態 specifically refers to the state or condition of being dependent.
依存症 is a medical term for 'addiction' or 'dependency disorder', whereas 依存状態 is a broader term for any dependent state, not necessarily pathological.
Compound of 依存 (dependence) + 状態 (state, condition).