interdependent

adjective

in·​ter·​de·​pen·​dent ˌin-tər-di-ˈpen-dənt How to pronounce interdependent (audio)
: dependent upon one another : mutually dependent
interdependent statistical variables
… the interdependent gyrations of double suns …James Joyce
… the interrelationships between social groupings were reciprocal and interdependent.Howard P. Chudacoff
In an interdependent world, every nation is dependent upon every other.Michael Novak
interdependently adverb
Atlantis is to have its own economic activities, but the city is to function interdependently with other centers in the greater Cape Town region. John Western

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These include purpose, character, health, social connection, meaning, and more—domains that research increasingly shows are interdependent and predictive of long-term performance and retention. Amy Blankson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 The performance test environment should closely resemble production, including mimicking downstream systems to understand the behavior of interdependent systems during peak volume. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Being physically distanced from parental oversight can allow partners to become more interdependent and united in their decision-making — all while still drawing strength from their cultural roots. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 When more variables are in play, more things can go wrong and, as the world economy is enmeshed, interdependent, and interrelated like never before, things that go wrong, go wrong quickly. David McWilliams, Time, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interdependent

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First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interdependent was in 1838

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“Interdependent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interdependent. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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