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Interconnectedness vs Dependence - What's the difference?

interconnectedness | dependence |

As nouns the difference between interconnectedness and dependence

is that interconnectedness is the state of being interconnected while dependence is the state of being dependent, of relying upon another.

interconnectedness

English

Noun

(wikipedia interconnectedness)
  • The state of being interconnected.
  • According to some worldviews, a oneness in all things, with no true separation deeper than appearances.
  • dependence

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
  • He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.
  • An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
  • Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.

    Antonyms

    * independence