co-dependent
|co/de/pen/dent|
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/ˌkoʊ.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/
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/ˌkəʊ.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/
mutual reliance
Etymology
'co-dependent' originates from the prefix 'co-' meaning 'together' and the word 'dependent' from Latin 'dependere', where 'de-' meant 'from' and 'pendere' meant 'to hang'.
'dependent' changed from the Latin word 'dependere' and eventually became the modern English word 'dependent'.
Initially, it meant 'to hang from something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relying on someone or something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one who requires support due to an illness or addiction.
She realized she was in a co-dependent relationship.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45