interdependency

noun

a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)

Roots

interinter- · Latin · between, mutually dede- · Latin · down, from penderepend- · Latin · to hang entia-ency · Latin · state, quality

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Where does interdependency come from?

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