codependent

codependent Definition

co·de·pend·ent (kō′dē pen′dənt, -di-)

adjective

psychologically influenced or controlled by, reliant on, or needing another person who is addicted to alcohol, drugs, etc.
mutually dependent

Etymology: co- + dependent

noun

a person who is codependent

codependent Related Forms

co′·de·pend′·ency noun or co′·-depend′ency-dən sē

noun pl. -·cies

co′·de·pend′·ence noun or co′·-depend′ence-dəns

codependent Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

relationship: Type IV avoidants hide out in a codependent relationship with one person to avoid having healthy relationships with many people.

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