co|de|pen|dent

co|de|pen|dent
co|de|pen|dent «koh dih PEHN duhnt», adjective
1. mutually dependent: »

codependent relationship of bees and apple blossoms.

2. excessively or unhealthily engaged in a relationship that is controlled by one person's illness or problems. noun
codependency.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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