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codependence

IPA: /ˌkoʊdɪˈpɛndəns/

KK: /koʊdɪˈpɛndəns/

noun

Definition: A situation where two people rely on each other in an unhealthy way, often leading to problems in their relationship.

Example: Their codependence made it difficult for them to make independent decisions.

codependency

IPA: /ˌkoʊdɪˈpɛndənsi/

KK: /koʊdɪˈpɛndənsi/

noun

Definition: A situation where one person relies on another for emotional support or needs, often leading to unhealthy relationships.

Example: Their codependency made it difficult for them to make independent decisions.

codependent

IPA: //koʊdɪˈpɛndənt//

KK: /koʊdɪˈpɛndənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a relationship where two people are overly reliant on each other, often to the detriment of their individual well-being.

Example: Their codependent relationship made it difficult for either of them to pursue their own interests.

coder

IPA: /ˈkoʊdər/

KK: /ˈkoʊdər/

noun

Definition: A person who writes computer programs or software.

Example: The coder worked late into the night to finish the project on time.

codesign

IPA: //koʊdɪˈzaɪn//

KK: /koʊdɪˈzaɪn/

verb

Definition: To work together with others to create a design or plan.

Example: The team decided to codesign the new product with input from the users.

codetermination

IPA: /ˌkoʊdɪˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪʃən/

KK: /koʊˌdɛr.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A system where workers and management share decision-making power in an organization, especially regarding policies and governance.

Example: In many countries, codetermination allows employees to have a say in the company's management decisions.

codicil

IPA: /ˈkoʊ.dɪ.sɪl/

KK: /ˈkoʊdɪsɪl/

noun

Definition: A legal document that adds to or changes a will.

Example: She added a codicil to her will to include her new charity.

codification

IPA: /ˌkɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /kɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of organizing and arranging laws or rules into a systematic code.

Example: The codification of the laws made it easier for citizens to understand their rights and responsibilities.

codifier

IPA: /ˈkoʊdɪfaɪər/

KK: /ˈkoʊdɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who organizes and arranges laws or rules into a systematic code.

Example: The codifier worked diligently to ensure that all regulations were clearly defined and accessible.

codify

IPA: /ˈkɒdɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈkɒdɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To organize or arrange something into a systematic code or set of rules, often used in the context of laws or regulations.

Example: The committee decided to codify the new regulations to make them easier to understand.

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