co-dependency

British

/ ˌkəʊdɪˈpɛndənsɪ /

noun

psychol a state of mutual dependence between two people, esp when one partner relies emotionally on supporting and caring for the other partner

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Other Word Forms

co-dependent

adjective

Example Sentences

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Ms Skinner's debut show explores the co-dependency she created with Ms Truss through her parody character.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2024

"By integrating a large set of rules concerning synaptic co-dependency into our network model, we provide a more holistic view on the mechanisms underlying brain plasticity," emphasizes Agnes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2024

Sibling co-dependency and onscreen birthing are taken to graphic, new levels in Prime Video’s superbly nefarious miniseries drama.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2023

Unfortunately for the marriage center, their co-dependency makes them dangerously unstoppable.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2019

Rather than finding community, does Dani just move from one co-dependency to another?

From Slate • Jul. 12, 2019

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