co-dependency

Co-de·pend·en·cy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-di-pen-duh nt]
- /ˌkoʊ dɪˈpɛn dənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-di-pen-duh nt]
- /ˌkoʊ dɪˈpɛn dənt/

Definitions of co-dependency word

noun co-dependency a state of mutual dependence between two people, esp when one partner relies emotionally on supporting and caring for the other partner 3
adjective co-dependency of or relating to a relationship in which one person is physically or psychologically addicted, as to alcohol or gambling, and the other person is psychologically dependent on the first in an unhealthy way. 1
noun co-dependency one who is codependent or in a codependent relationship. 1

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Origin of co-dependency

First appearance:

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1985-90

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Parts of speech for Co-dependency

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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co-dependency popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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