CEFR C1

interdependence

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: reliance, reciprocity, interconnection, symbiosis

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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."

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