Word
interdependent
Phoneticsin·ter·de·pen·dent, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌɪntɝdɪˈpɛndənt/
UK/ˌɪntədɪpˈɛndənt/
Definition
adj. needing each other to live, work, or do well. If two things are interdependent, one cannot work without the other.
adj. mutually dependent; relying on each other for function, survival, or success. Often describes systems, organisms, or economies where change in one part affects the others.
Examples
“Bees and flowers are interdependent for food and growth.”
“The farm and the local shop are interdependent, as the shop sells the farm's produce.”
“Modern supply chains are deeply interdependent, so a delay in one country can quickly affect factories and shops worldwide.”
Examples
simple
“Bees and flowers are interdependent for food and growth.”
contextual
“The farm and the local shop are interdependent, as the shop sells the farm's produce.”
complex
“Modern supply chains are deeply interdependent, so a delay in one country can quickly affect factories and shops worldwide.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “interdependent” in context.
Verb
01. become interdependent
“Nations become interdependent when they share energy and food supplies.”
verb + adj
02. grow interdependent
“Cities and rural areas grow interdependent as populations expand.”
verb + adj
03. interdependent on
“Bees and flowering plants are interdependent on each other for survival.”
adj + prep
Adjective
04. closely interdependent
“Trade and politics are closely interdependent in the region.”
adv + adj
05. deeply interdependent
“Humans and forests are deeply interdependent for clean air and water.”
adv + adj
06. highly interdependent
“Modern supply chains are highly interdependent across continents.”
adv + adj
07. increasingly interdependent
“Our societies have become increasingly interdependent through technology.”
adv + adj
Noun
08. interdependent economy
“A disruption in one country can shake the whole interdependent economy.”
adj + noun
09. interdependent network
“The internet forms an interdependent network of servers worldwide.”
adj + noun
10. complex interdependent system
“Coral reefs are part of a complex interdependent system.”
11. deeply interdependent relationship
“The two industries share a deeply interdependent relationship.”
12. increasingly interdependent global economy
“The increasingly interdependent global economy spreads both growth and risk.”
Real-World Examples
“In the 3DBioPad project, the valorization of the okara is part of a design approach that considers, from the outset, product function and geometry, material properties and the manufacturing process as interdependent elements.” Etymology
From inter- + dependent.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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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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