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Overdependent vs Overreliant - What's the difference?

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Overdependent is a synonym of overreliant.


As adjectives the difference between overdependent and overreliant

is that overdependent is excessively dependent while overreliant is relying on something to an excessive degree.

overdependent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Excessively dependent

    • overreliant

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Relying on something to an excessive degree
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    Synonyms

    *overdependent

    Related terms

    *overreliance