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Noun

interdependence

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US /ˌɪntɝdəˈpɛndəns/ UK /ˌɪntədɪpˈɛndəns/ in·ter·de·pen·dence UK spelling interdependences

n.the state of two or more people or things needing each other to survive or succeed. It describes a situation where one person's actions directly affect another.

n.the state of being mutually dependent; a relationship in which the needs or actions of one party are closely tied to those of another. Often used in ecological, economic, or social contexts to describe complex systems.


SIMPLE

The success of the project depends on the interdependence of the team members.

CONTEXTUAL

Modern global trade relies on the interdependence of different countries to provide raw materials and finished goods.

COMPLEX

The ecosystem's health is maintained through a delicate interdependence between predator and prey populations, where the removal of one species can lead to the collapse of the entire food web.

One Health , on the other hand, is an integrated concept that recognizes the interdependence between human health, animal health and the environment.

Phys.org· 25 Aug 2026

This movement has worked indefatigably to show that people are worthy beyond their productivity, and that interdependence is a fundamental of existence rather than a personal failing.

The Guardian· 4 Aug 2026
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