interdependence
/ˌɪntədɪˈpendəns/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪntərdɪˈpendəns/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-tər-di-ˈpen-dən(t)s/ (ame, mw)
interdependence — noun
1. a situation in which two or more people, groups, or things rely on one another a
a situation in which two or more people, groups, or things rely on one another and are affected by what happens to the others — for example, when one country's economy depends on another country's resources, or when different parts of an ecosystem support each other.
The growing interdependence between Germany and France keeps the European Union stable.
interdependence + between + [entities]
Dr. Fatima Okafor's lecture explained the interdependence of clean water and public health in rural communities.
interdependence + of + [entities]
Emeka noticed the strong interdependence among the local farmers in his village during the dry season.
The interdependence of bees and flowers means that damage to one population harms the other as well.
Chitra's work in international shipping taught her about the economic interdependence of global ports.
- mutual dependence
less concise but more transparent; often used interchangeably with 'interdependence'
- interconnection
focuses on the links between things rather than the reliance aspect
- interrelationship
broader term; can describe any kind of mutual relationship, not necessarily dependency
- independence
the state of not relying on others
- self-sufficiency
the ability to meet one's own needs without outside help
文法句型
interdependence + between/among + noun phrase
interdependence + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Interdependence is almost always uncountable; do not use 'an interdependence' unless modified by an adjective (e.g., 'a complex interdependence'). Common in academic discussions of economics, ecology, and international relations.