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Interdependence vs Independence - What's the difference?

interdependence | independence |

As nouns the difference between interdependence and independence

is that interdependence is the condition of being interdependent while independence is the state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference.

interdependence

English

(wikipedia interdependence)

Noun

  • the condition of being interdependent

    • independence

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference.
  • The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.