interdependent

[in-ter-di-pen-duhnt]

adjective

1. mutually dependent; depending on each other.

interdependent

/ ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənt /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• interdependence noun
• interdependency noun
• interdependently adverb
• noninterdependent adjective
• noninterdependently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of interdependent¹

First recorded in 1810–20; inter- + dependent

Example Sentences

In a world that is entirely interdependent down to the molecules that make up our bodies, to suggest that any one person can singularly do anything without the support of others is quite a stretch.

From Salon

The US and China, the world's two biggest economies, are interdependent and Trump's staggering tariffs have upended that relationship overnight, leading to an inevitable question: who is the more dependent of the two?

From BBC

The theory ignores the fact that federal powers are both separate and interdependent, as well as the importance of checks and balances within the government.

From Los Angeles Times

"Given the globalised and interdependent nature of our planet, the concern will be that these diseases could spread quickly and far."

From BBC

He says he doesn't like the word "since everyone is interdependent in the modern world".

From BBC

Related Words

• akin 
• analogous 
• associated 
• complementary 
• linked 
• pertinent 
• relevant 
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