co-dependent

Speech parts

1. co-dependent - Noun

2. co-dependent - Adjective

Meaning

co-dependent (comparative more co-dependent, superlative most co-dependent)

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

co-dependent (plural co-dependents)

A person in such a relationship

Alternative names

co dependent

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Examples

Dysfunctional family These types of families are often a product of an unhealthy co-dependent relationship on the part of the head of the household (usually to drugs). Source: Internet

The partnership is largely driven by Patsy, who is both co-dependent and enabler to Eddy. Source: Internet

Thomas, C. (1997), p. 9 Biographer Andrew Lycett ascribed the demise of Thomas's health to an alcoholic co-dependent relationship with his wife, who deeply resented his extramarital affairs. Source: Internet

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