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Definition of interdependency

interdependency

/ˌɪntɚdɪˈpɛndənsi/
in · ter · de · pen · den · cy
Adverb:interdependently
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Plural:interdependencies
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Adjective:interdependent
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interdependency Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state of being mutually reliant on one another; a reciprocal relationship in which two or more entities, systems, or people depend on each other.

Example

"The software architects mapped out every technical interdependency between the database modules before beginning the migration."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'interdependence' is preferred for the uncountable abstract state of mutual reliance, 'interdependency' is frequently used in countable contexts (especially in the plural 'interdependencies') to refer to specific reciprocal links within complex systems.

• Rhymes for interdependency

• Nearby Words

interdepartmentally
interdepend
interdependence
interdependency
interdependent
interdependently
interdiction

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Interdependency. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/interdependency
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