Definition

When two or more people or things rely on each other for support or function.

Example

In a healthy ecosystem, all species interdepend on one another to survive.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how our projects seem to interdepend on each other?

Yeah, it’s interesting how our teamwork really enhances the outcome.

Exactly! I think we should plan our tasks together more often.

That would definitely help us stay on track and improve our results.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interdepend is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "dependere" (meaning to hang down or rely). The word describes a relationship where entities rely on each other, existing in a state of mutual dependence between them.

Memory Tip

Think of things that rely on each other 'between' ('inter-') and 'hang down' ('dependere') — that's what interdepend means.

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