interdependent
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- interdependence noun
- interdependency noun
- interdependently adverb
- noninterdependent adjective
- noninterdependently adverb
Etymology
Origin of interdependent
Example Sentences
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“Not all Asian Americans are going to respond to a problem-solving approach, and not all Asian Americans are collectivist or interdependent,” Hall added.
From Los Angeles Times
Another limitation is that VBayesMM treats bacteria as independent actors, even though they often interact in complex, interdependent networks.
From Science Daily
"What this episode has highlighted is just how interdependent our infrastructure is," said Prof Alan Woodward of the University of Surrey.
From BBC
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 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
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