interdependence — the dependence of two or more people or things on each other
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the dependence of two or more people or things on each other
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərdɪˈpendəns/
Example Sentences
- The interdependence of coffee shops and WiFi is so strong that baristas now double as IT support.
- Modern supply chains demonstrate the interdependence of countries across the globe.
- The interdependence between my phone battery and my social life is embarrassingly obvious.
interdependence
NOUN[/ˌɪntərdɪˈpendəns/]
the dependence of two or more people or things on each other
The bees and flowers show interdependence — neither survives alone in the meadow.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inter' (between, among) and 'dependere' (to hang down, rely on), combined with the prefix 'inter-' and suffix '-ence' to form an abstract noun.
Breakdown
inter- (between, among) + depend (from Latin dependere, to rely on) + -ence (noun suffix indicating state or quality) = interdependence
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📝Examples
“The interdependence of coffee shops and WiFi is so strong that baristas now double as IT support.”
“Modern supply chains demonstrate the interdependence of countries across the globe.”
“The interdependence between my phone battery and my social life is embarrassingly obvious.”
“Environmental interdependence means that pollution in one region affects the entire planet.”
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