interdependent

[ in-ter-di-pen-duhnt ]
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adjective
  1. mutually dependent; depending on each other.

Origin of interdependent

1
First recorded in 1810–20; inter- + dependent

Other words from interdependent

  • in·ter·de·pend·ence, in·ter·de·pend·en·cy, noun
  • in·ter·de·pend·ent·ly, adverb
  • non·in·ter·de·pend·ent, adjective
  • non·in·ter·de·pend·ent·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for interdependent

interdependent

/ (ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənt) /


adjective
  1. relating to two or more people or things dependent on each other

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