Adjective: codependent ,kow-di'pen-dunt
- Characterized by mutual reliance or dependence, especially in relationships; often involving emotional or psychological interdependence
"They had a codependent dynamic where each relied heavily on the other for support";
- co-dependent
- A person in a relationship characterized by mutual reliance or dependence, often involving emotional or psychological interdependence
"As a codependent, he found it difficult to make decisions without consulting his partner";
- co-dependent
Derived forms: codependents, co-dependents
Encyclopedia: Codependent