Word
interdependence
Phoneticsin·ter·de·pen·dence, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌɪntɝdəˈpɛndəns/
UK/ˌɪntədɪpˈɛndəns/
Uncountable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“The success of the project depends on the interdependence of the team members.”
“Modern global trade relies on the interdependence of different countries to provide raw materials and finished goods.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“One Health , on the other hand, is an integrated concept that recognizes the interdependence between human health, animal health and the environment.” “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.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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