noun

interdependence

interdependence

The two countries have an economic interdependence.

The two countries have an economic interdependence.

This shows the interdependence of all living things.

This shows the interdependence of all living things.

((interdependence)) ((of/between sth.)) mutual reliance This shows the interdependence of all living things.

Synonyms: mutual reliance, interconnectedness; Antonyms: independence

From the prefix 'inter-' (meaning 'between') and 'dependence' (the state of relying on someone or something).

Break it down: 'inter' means 'between' or 'mutually'. So, it's a mutual dependence between two or more things.

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