interdependence (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərdiˈpendənsi/

Definition

A mutual reliance between two or more people, organizations, or things, where each depends on the others for support or survival.

Examples

• The economic interdependence of the two countries means that a crisis in one will affect the other.

• Ecologists study the interdependence of species within an ecosystem.

• The success of the project relies on the interdependence of all team members.

How to Use interdependence

interdependence of (prepositional phrase)

The state of being mutually reliant on something specific. — "The interdependence of the various organs is vital for the body's function."

interdependence between (prepositional phrase)

The state of being mutually reliant on specific entities. — "The interdependence between the two nations has grown over the years."

Synonyms of interdependence

Words with a similar meaning to interdependence:

• reliance
• reciprocity
• interconnection
• symbiosis

Antonyms of interdependence

Words with the opposite meaning to interdependence:

• independence
• autonomy

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