co-dependent

adj, noun — 2 senses

co-dependent

adj

Etymology From co- + dependent.

1

Mutually dependent (especially of an unhealthy psychological relationship in which one person perpetuates another's addiction or harmful behaviour).

co-dependent

noun

Etymology From co- + dependent.

1

A person in such a relationship.

Related terms
codependence, codependency, dependent personality disorder

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