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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The bottom line is that marketing and product teams are interdependent. Tifenn Dano Kwan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Unilateralism won’t work in today’s world; no nation can opt out of a globe that has grown irreversibly interdependent. Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025 Retailers and brands must understand that sustainability, profitability, responsibility and resilience are interdependent goals rather than competing priorities. Lauren Parker, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025 Currently, three interdependent factors drive most drug failures: dosage, safety and efficacy. Christian MacEdonia, The Conversation, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for interdependent 

Word History

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 15 Jan. 2025.

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