codependency
Translation
codependency
Examples
Their relationship showed signs of codependency.
Their relationship showed signs of codependency.
She sought therapy to overcome her codependency.
She sought therapy to overcome her codependency.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a state of unhealthy mutual reliance Their relationship showed signs of codependency.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unhealthy attachment, mutual dependence; Antonyms: independence, autonomy
Etymology
From the prefix 'co-' (together) and 'dependency' (reliance). It means relying on each other in an unhealthy way.
Memory Tips
Think of two people who are 'co-pilots' but can't fly without the other, making them dependent on each other.