interdependent
pronunciation
How to pronounce interdependent in British English:
UK [ˌɪntədɪˈpendənt]
How to pronounce interdependent in American English:
US [ˌɪntərdɪˈpendənt]
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- Adjective:
- mutually dependent
Word Origin
- interdependent (adj.)
- 1817, from inter- + dependent. Related: Interdependently.
Example
- 1. China occupies an important place in an interdependent world .
- 2. Their arguments about sovereignty ignore the reality of an interdependent world in which regional collaboration is going to become more important .
- 3. In the crisis-fatigued , just-in-time and interdependent world today , what risks are more likely to cause the next shock to the world ?
- 4. The rapid pace of change unleashed by technology and the desire of billions to join the march to modernity mean that we have to adjust faster and faster to all the challenges of living in a small , complex , interdependent world .
- 5. Rongsheng 's two announcements highlight how the interdependent shipowning and shipbuilding industries are suffering together , which has pushed earnings for many ship types to below their operating costs .