otherwisedepend

Otherwisedepend is a term used to describe a situation or entity that relies on a specific condition or set of circumstances for its existence, function, or definition, but that condition is not explicitly stated or is implied to be different from the norm. It suggests a dependency that is not immediately obvious or that deviates from expected relationships. The "otherwise" part of the term signifies a contrast or an alternative state, implying that without this unstated condition, the subject would be different or would cease to exist.

This concept can manifest in various contexts, including technical systems, philosophical arguments, or even social structures. For example, a software feature might be "otherwisedepend" on a specific operating system update, meaning it functions correctly only after that update is applied, but this dependency is not always clearly documented. In a more abstract sense, a philosophical idea might be otherwisedepend on a particular interpretation of a foundational text, where a different interpretation would lead to a significantly altered conclusion. The core idea is an underlying, often unarticulated, requirement that shapes the subject in question.