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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In 2024, global dealmakers said trade tensions and global interdependent supply chains were the top factors most likely to disrupt mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in 2025, according to my company Datasite's reach. Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 Councilmembers operate in a system of interdependent agencies, legal constraints and community needs. Andrew Hall, Mercury News, 22 May 2025 The scenario is seen as being near-impossible because, economically, the two countries have an interdependent relationship. Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 15 May 2025 Any parent could tell you that children of this age are really big on the importance of promises, and science largely concurs; a promise has been shown to enhance interdependent cooperation in this age group. Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 15 May 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 28 May. 2025.

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