interdependent — depending on each other; mutually reliant for support, function, or existence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: depending on each other; mutually reliant for support, function, or existence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərdɪˈpendənt/
Example Sentences
- My cat and I have an interdependent relationship: I feed her, and she pretends to love me for it.
- Team members in a project are interdependent, so if one person slacks off, everyone suffers.
- My phone battery and my anxiety levels are deeply interdependent.
interdependent
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪntərdɪˈpendənt/]
depending on each other; mutually reliant for support, function, or existence
Mountain climbers roped together are interdependent — one slip, and the team catches the fall.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Interdependent derives from Latin, combining inter- (between, among) and dependere (to hang from, to rely upon). The term evolved to describe a relationship where multiple entities mutually rely upon one another, with each contingent on the others for proper function.
Breakdown
inter- (between, among) + de- (down, from) + pendere (to hang, to depend) + -ent (adjective suffix), literally meaning 'hanging down mutually' or 'mutually depending.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat and I have an interdependent relationship: I feed her, and she pretends to love me for it.”
“Team members in a project are interdependent, so if one person slacks off, everyone suffers.”
“My phone battery and my anxiety levels are deeply interdependent.”
“Ecosystems consist of interdependent species that rely on one another to survive.”
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