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interdependent

/ˌɪn.tɚ.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/
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Adverb:interdependently
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• adjective

1

Mutually reliant on each other; involving two or more people, groups, or things that depend on one another.

Example

"In the modern global economy, nations have become increasingly interdependent for trade and resources."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century by combining the prefix 'inter-' (meaning 'between' or 'mutually') with 'dependent', which ultimately derives from the Latin 'dependere', meaning 'to hang from'.

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