path dependence
pɑːθ dɪˈpɛndəns
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Definition of path dependence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
general situationTECH.situation where outcomes depend on the sequence of eventsTECH.
  • The project's success showed path dependence in decision-making.
2.
decision makingTECH.tendency of past decisions to influence future choicesTECH.
  • The company's strategy shows strong path dependence.
3.
businessTECH.economic theory where initial steps determine long-term outcomesTECH.
  • Path dependence explains why certain technologies dominate the market.
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Expressions with path

beaten pathn.
route that is used frequently
The beaten path through the park is well-worn.
well-worn pathn.
path showing signs of frequent use
The hikers followed the well-worn path through the forest.
middle pathn.
moderate solution between two extremes
The committee agreed on a middle path for the budget.
well-beaten pathn.
path frequently used by many people
The hikers followed the well-beaten path through the forest.
break a new pathv.
create a new physical trail or route
The hikers decided to break a new path through the forest.
clear the pathv.
remove obstacles from a path
They worked hard to clear the path after the storm.

Expressions with dependence

statistical dependencen.
relationship where two variables affect each other
The study showed statistical dependence between income and education.
alcohol dependencen.
condition where someone cannot control drinking alcohol and feels strong need for it
His alcohol dependence caused problems at work and with his family.
drug dependencen.
state in which someone needs a drug regularly and has difficulty stopping
Drug dependence can develop after long-term use of certain painkillers.
psychological dependencen.
strong mental or emotional need for a substance activity or person
The counselor explained the difference between physical addiction and psychological dependence.
time dependencen.
property of a quantity changing in value as time passes
The time dependence of the current is shown in this graph.
tobacco dependencen.
state in which someone feels unable to stop using tobacco products
The doctor offered treatment options for his tobacco dependence.

Terms related to path dependence

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dependdependentdevelopmentevolutionhistoryoutcomeprocesssequencetrajectorybiasdecisioninfluence

Examples of path dependence in a sentence

  • The technology's evolution demonstrated path dependence clearly.
  • Path dependence can limit innovation in established industries.
  • Historical path dependence often shapes current policy decisions.
  • Path dependence can lead to market inefficiencies.
  • Historical events often create path dependence in economic systems.

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  1. French:dépendance à l'historique, dépendance au sentier, ...
  2. German:Pfadabhängigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:dipendenza dal percorso, dipendenza dal percorso economico, ...
  4. Spanish:dependencia de la trayectoria, teoría de la dependencia del camino, ...
  5. Portuguese:dependência de trajetória, dependência da trajetória, ...
  6. Chinese:路径依赖, ...
  7. Japanese:経路依存性, パス依存性, ...
  8. Arabic:اِعْتِمَادُ الْمَسَار, تَبَعِيَّة المَسَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּלוּת בְּמַסְלוּל, תְּלוּת מַסְלוּלִית, ...
  10. Russian:зависимость от пути, экономическая зависимость от пути, ...
  11. Ukrainian:залежність від шляху, траєкторна залежність, ...
  12. Hindi:क्रम निर्भरता, मार्ग निर्भरता, ...
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