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interdependent

[in-ter-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn tər dɪˈpɛn dənt /
ADJECTIVE
co-dependent
Synonyms
WEAK
addicted attached hooked interconnected mutually dependent slavish trust unhealthy confidence
ADJECTIVE
complementary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
integral reciprocal
STRONG
correlative correspondent equivalent fellow parallel
WEAK
commutual complemental completing completory conclusive corresponding crowning integrative interconnected interrelated interrelating matched mated paired
Antonyms
STRONG
different dissimilar
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independent unrelated
ADJECTIVE
cooperative
Synonyms
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collegial concerted coordinated harmonious reciprocal symbiotic united
STRONG
coefficient collective combining common joining team uniting
WEAK
agreeing coacting coactive coadjuvant collaborating collaborative collusive combined concurring hand in glove in league participating shared synergetic synergic
Antonyms
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disjoint disobliging disunited divided encumbering hindering hurting preventing separate uncooperative uncoordinated unhelpful unsupportive
ADJECTIVE
joined
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involved married merged united
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accompanying affiliated affixed allied amalgamated associated attached banded blended bracketed cemented combined confederated conjoined conjugated connected coupled entwined federated fused hitched interlaced intermixed intertwined mingled mixed paired related touching unified wedded welded
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akin cognate inseparable interallied interclasped interfused put together stuck together
Antonyms
STRONG
disconnected uncombined unrelated
WEAK
apart disparate separated
ADJECTIVE
mutual
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bilateral collective reciprocal
WEAK
associated communal conjoint conjunct connected convertible correlative dependent give-and-take given and taken interactive interchangeable interchanged intermutual joint partaken participated public reciprocated related requited respective returned two-sided united
Antonyms
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detached dissociated distinct separate unshared
ADJECTIVE
reciprocal
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complementary mutual
STRONG
companion convertible coordinate correlative dependent double duplicate equivalent fellow give-and-take twin
WEAK
changeable corresponding exchangeable interchangeable matching reciprocative reciprocatory
Antonyms
STRONG
different dissimilar unequal unlike
WEAK
independent singular
ADJECTIVE
reciprocative
Synonyms
WEAK
associated bilateral collective communal conjoint conjunct connected convertible correlative dependent give-and-take given and taken interactive interchangeable interchanged intermutual joint partaken participated public reciprocal reciprocated related requited respective returned two-sided united
ADJECTIVE
related
Synonyms
STRONGEST
akin analogous associated complementary linked pertinent relevant similar
STRONG
affiliated allied correlated enmeshed interconnected interrelated intertwined interwoven joint like parallel
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agnate alike cognate concomitant connate connatural consanguine convertible correspondent dependent fraternal germane in the same category in touch with incident interchangeable knit together mutual of that ilk reciprocal tied-up
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alien dissimilar inappropriate irrelevant unalike unlike unrelated unsuitable
STRONG
different separate
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disassociated disconnected foreign
ADJECTIVE
synergetic
Synonyms
WEAK
agreeing coacting coactive coadjuvant coefficient collaborating collaborative collective collegial collusive combined combining common concerted concurring coordinated hand in glove harmonious in league joining participating reciprocal shared symbiotic synergic synergistic team united uniting
ADJECTIVE
synergic
Synonyms
WEAK
agreeing coacting coactive coadjuvant coefficient collaborating collaborative collective collegial collusive combined combining common concerted concurring coordinated hand in glove harmonious in league joining participating reciprocal shared symbiotic synergetic synergistic team united uniting
ADJECTIVE
synergistic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
collegial harmonious symbiotic
WEAK
agreeing coacting coactive coadjuvant coefficient collaborating collaborative collective collusive combined combining common concerted concurring coordinated hand in glove in league joining participating reciprocal shared synergetic synergic team united uniting

Example Sentences

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By what precise mechanisms they communicate, and whether their arboreal exchanges are interdependent or competitive, remains contested.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He adds: "Even Denmark, which is a sovereign state, is interdependent… I prefer the word statehood."

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2025

And actually, people who struggle in terms of their socioeconomic status tend to be more interdependent and reliant on trust.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

Which is, in today's interdependent world, not that effective.

From Salon • May 26, 2024

He ached from head to foot, all zones of pain seemingly interdependent.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

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