"interdependency" meaning in English

See interdependency in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: interdependencies [plural]
Etymology: inter- + dependency Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|inter|dependency}} inter- + dependency Head templates: {{en-noun}} interdependency (plural interdependencies)
  1. A mutual dependence, connection or correlation. Related terms: interdependence, interdependent
    Sense id: en-interdependency-en-noun-nSpN1YI1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with inter-

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