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interdependence

interdependence

9 5.1
A situation where people or things depend on each other
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntərdɪˈpɛndəns/
translation icon : interdependencia
  • The interdependence of ecosystems shows how all species rely on one another for survival.
  • global interdependence
  • economic interdependence
  • international interdependence

But you have to realize that relationships thrive on interdependence, not independence, OK?

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Examples

  • The concept of learning communities emphasizes the interdependence of all classmates (Brown, 2003).

    Academic text (2011)
  • Next advantage in regards to this is you establish a strong sense of interdependence in a long distance relationship.

  • And therefore the demand to appreciate interdependence is much, much greater.

  • Global trade and economic interdependence are up.

  • But I always say to have a successful relationship, you need interdependence, all right?

  • And that interdependence is the part that the independent person is struggling with.

  • But you have to realize that relationships thrive on interdependence, not independence, OK?

  • The greater the interdependence between components, the greater the need for communication and cooperation between them.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Economic interdependence is a recipe for peace and mutual prosperity, right?

  • Both sites experienced interactions across levels, illustrating the interdependence of these factors.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

interplay
vsinterdependence
18 4.8

A way that two or more things affect each other

means ongoing mutual reliance or being affected rather than brief interaction
interconnectedness
vsinterdependence
6 6.8

The way things are linked and affect each other

highlights reliance and being affected rather than mere links
interdependency
vsinterdependence
2 7.2

A situation where two or more things need each other to work

is the mutual reliance involving being affected by each other
interrelationship
vsinterdependence
2 5.9

A connection where two or more things affect each other

stresses mutual reliance and dependence rather than only connection
interrelation
vsinterdependence
1 5.8

A way two or more things connect and affect each other

describes mutual reliance rather than just describing connection
interrelatedness
vsinterdependence
1 7.1

A close connection between things that makes them affect each other

focuses on mutual reliance rather than merely closeness
interlinkage
vsinterdependence
1 6.1

A connection between things or systems that makes them affect each other

places more stress on mutual dependence than on connection
correlativity
vsinterdependence
8.8

A relationship where two or more things change together

focuses on mutual reliance and effect rather than mirrored change
coinherence
vsinterdependence
9.9

Two or more things exist together and depend on each other

is about mutual reliance and being affected rather than just coexistence

How Interdependent

interdependence
9 5.1
dependence
60 3.6
independence
608 3.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

interdependence = dependence (transparent) = inter + depend + ence

The meaning is directly derived from adding 'inter-' (between/mutual) to 'dependence' (reliance), yielding 'mutual reliance'.

Etymology

Interdependence combines the part inter- meaning 'between' and depend meaning 'to rely'. So, interdependence is when people or things 'rely on each other', like friends who support each other or countries that need each other's trade.