co-dependent en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Latin con- Latin co-lbor. English co- English dependent English co-dependent From co- + dependent.
Meanings
- Mutually dependent (especially of an unhealthy psychological relationship in which one person perpetuates another's addiction or harmful behaviour).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| codependent | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more co-dependent | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most co-dependent | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |