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Meaning of interdependence
The state of being dependent on each other.
Etymology of interdependence
The word "interdependence" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from "inter-" (meaning "between" or "among") and "dependence" (from Old French "dependence", from "dependre", to hang from), with the concept of interdependence describing the mutual reliance between entities, systems, or individuals.
Synonyms
interrelation
interconnection
reciprocity
mutualism
symbiosis
cooperation
collaboration
reciprocity
correlative
correlative relationship
interconnectedness
interlinkage
interlock
interpenetration
interdependence
interlocking
interlinked
mutual dependence
mutual reliance
mutual support
codependency
codetermination
symbiotic relationship
communalism
collectivism
cooperation
reciprocity
mutual aid
mutual assistance
mutual benefit
interdependency
interrelatedness
interconnectedness
interconnectivity
synergism
synergy
cooperative relationship
collaborative relationship
reciprocal relationship
correlative relationship
Definitions
- The state of being dependent upon one another, a relationship in which parties are mutually dependent
- * A reciprocal relation between two or more parties in which they are dependent on each other
Usage Examples
- The interdependence of the global economy means that a crisis in one country can affect many others
- * The interdependence of species in an ecosystem is crucial for its balance and biodiversity
Antonyms
independence
self-sufficiency
autonomy
freedom
self-reliance
noninterdependence
separateness
isolation
disconnection
detachment
noncooperation
uncooperativeness
individualism
self-containedness
self-support
disengagement
disconnectedness
discontinuity
separation
autonomy
solo
unilateralism
disconnected
unconnected
standalone
standalone
unaffiliated
unrelated
unassociated
disjointed
detached