adjective. Mutually dependent.

adjective. Of or relating to a relationship in which one person is psychologically dependent in an unhealthy way on someone who is addicted to a drug or self-destructive behavior, such as chronic gambling.

noun. One who is codependent or in a codependent relationship.

adjective. Alternative spelling of co-dependent.

noun. Alternative spelling of co-dependent.

"They might describe my reliance on him as "codependent" -- one side of a relationship between mutually needy people."

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