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There are almost as many definitions of co-dependency as there are experiences that represent it.
Melody Beattie

Meaning of "co-dependency" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CO-DEPENDENCY

co-dependency  [ˌkəʊdɪˈpɛndənsɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CO-DEPENDENCY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Co-Dependency is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CO-DEPENDENCY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Codependency

Codependency is defined as a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition; and in broader terms, it refers to the dependence on the needs of, or control of, another. It also often involves placing a lower priority on one's own needs, while being excessively preoccupied with the needs of others. Codependency can occur in any type of relationship, including family, work, friendship, and also romantic, peer or community relationships. Codependency may also be characterized by denial, low self-esteem, excessive compliance, or control patterns. Narcissists are considered to be natural magnets for the codependent.

Definition of co-dependency in the English dictionary

The definition of co-dependency in the dictionary is a state of mutual dependence between two people, esp when one partner relies emotionally on supporting and caring for the other partner.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CO-DEPENDENCY


abundancy
əˈbʌndənsɪ
ascendancy
əˈsɛndənsɪ
ascendency
əˈsɛndənsɪ
attendancy
əˈtɛndənsɪ
correspondency
ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndənsɪ
countertendency
ˈkaʊntəˌtendənsɪ
dependancy
dɪˈpɛndənsɪ
dependency
dɪˈpɛndənsɪ
despondency
dɪˈspɒndənsɪ
impendency
ɪmˈpendənsɪ
independency
ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənsɪ
intendancy
ɪnˈtɛndənsɪ
interdependency
ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsɪ
pendency
ˈpɛndənsɪ
redundancy
rɪˈdʌndənsɪ
resplendency
rɪˈsplɛndənsɪ
respondency
rɪˈspɒndənsɪ
superintendency
ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənsɪ
tendency
ˈtɛndənsɪ
transcendency
trænˈsɛndənsɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CO-DEPENDENCY

co-authorship
co-captain
co-chairman
co-chairmanship
co-chairmen
co-channel
co-dependence
co-dependent
co-drive
co-driver
co-ed
co-edition
co-editor
co-educational
co-management
co-manager
co-member
co-occur
co-occurrence
co-operationist

WORDS THAT END LIKE CO-DEPENDENCY

agency
ardency
bearish tendency
cadency
central tendency
co-presidency
coincidency
confidency
decadency
high-dependency
impudency
Militant Tendency
precedency
presidency
pudency
residency
revolving presidency
Ross Dependency
stridency
subsidency
vice-presidency

Synonyms and antonyms of co-dependency in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «co-dependency» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CO-DEPENDENCY

Find out the translation of co-dependency to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of co-dependency from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «co-dependency» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

共同抚养
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

co-dependencia
570 millions of speakers

English

co-dependency
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सह निर्भरता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تبعية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

созависимость
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

co- dependência
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সহ-নির্ভরতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

co-dépendance
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketergantungan bersama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Co-Abhängigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

共依存関係
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

공동 의존성
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Co-dependency
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đồng phụ thuộc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இணை சார்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सह-अवलंबन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

eş-bağımlılık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

co-dipendenza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

współzależność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

співзалежність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

co- dependență
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συν - εξάρτηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mede-afhanklikheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

medberoende
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

co-avhengighet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of co-dependency

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CO-DEPENDENCY»

The term «co-dependency» is regularly used and occupies the 73.230 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CO-DEPENDENCY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about co-dependency

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2 QUOTES WITH «CO-DEPENDENCY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word co-dependency.
1
Melody Beattie
There are almost as many definitions of co-dependency as there are experiences that represent it.
2
Joni Eareckson Tada
I have an interesting perspective on depending on others. I think it gives people a chance to serve. And I'm not so much big on independence, as I am on interdependence. I'm not talking about co-dependency, I'm talking about giving people the opportunity to practicing love with its sleeves rolled up.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CO-DEPENDENCY»

Discover the use of co-dependency in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to co-dependency and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Breaking Free of the Co-Dependency Trap
This bestselling book, now in a revised edition, radically challenges the prevailing medical definition of co-dependency as a permanent, progressive, and incurable addiction.
Janae B. Weinhold, PhD, Barry K. Weinhold, PhD, 2010
2
Recovery from Co-Dependency: It's Never Too Late to Reclaim ...
Recovery From Co-dependency:It's Never Too Late To Reclaim Your Childhood by Laurie Weiss and Jonathan B. Weiss This book may be used as a map for therapists and Adult Children on the road to recovery from Co-Dependency.
Laurie Weiss, Jonathan B. Weiss, 2001
3
Grandchildren of alcoholics: another generation of co-dependency
Explains the concept of co-dependency, describes common characteristics of the grandchildren of alcoholics and their families, and offers advice on treatment and the changing of family patterns
Ann W. Smith, 1988
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Co-Dependency: Issues in Treatment and Recovery
Issues in Treatment and Recovery Bruce Carruth, Warner Mendenhall. Assessment of (Io-dependency with Individuals from Alcoholic and Chemically Dependent Families Ronald T. Potter-Efron, ACSW, PhD Patricia S. Potter-Efren, BA, CAC ...
Bruce Carruth, Warner Mendenhall, 2014
5
Addicted to misery: the other side of co-dependency
Discusses the impact of growing up in a dysfunctional family, explains why codependents come to fear happiness, and offers advice on developing a more positive attitude towards life
Robert A. Becker, 1989
6
Beyond Codependency: And Getting Better All the Time
The companion volume to "Codependent No More" journeys beyond the concept of self-understanding to analyze the dynamics of the healthy recovery process.
Melody Beattie, 2013
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A Disease of One's Own: Psychotherapy, Addiction, and the ...
The central question addressed by the book is: Why did co-dependency--one among a plethora of already-existing discourses on self-help--meet with such widespread public appeal?
John Steadman Rice, 1992
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Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and ...
Is someone else's problem your problem? If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to someone else's, you may be codependent-and you may find yourself in this book-Codependent No More.
Melody Beattie, 2013
9
The Flight from Intimacy: Healing Your Relationship of ...
Do you know someone who... -- The Flight from Intimacy shows readers how to recognize and cope with counter-dependent people. And if you recognize yourself in the description above, this book will help you learn how to change.
Janae B. Weinhold, Barry K. Weinhold, 2009
10
Understanding Co-Dependency
Explains what co-dependency is, how it develops, and what can be done for those affected
Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse, Joseph R. Cruse, 1990

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CO-DEPENDENCY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term co-dependency is used in the context of the following news items.
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Independence & Relationship Abuse Survivors: Health Outcomes …
Co-dependency. Domestic abuse can also produce a seemingly intangible, inexplicable co-dependency between the abuser and the victim. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
What I would've done differently when my parents divorced
I would have offered support but not co-dependency. It would still have been painful, but it might have been over sooner. Kasey Edwards is a ... «Daily Life, Jul 15»
3
Gig Harbor Life community calendar of events for the week of July …
... shame, co-dependency, a chemical or behavior addiction, and/or any other action that has an effect on relationships. Learn how the 12 steps ... «Kitsap Sun, Jul 15»
4
Service Virtualization and Microservices By @PenningJe …
... microservices, because the instances of the services are constantly changing. This limits co-dependency. CIO, CTO & Developer Resources ... «SYS-CON Media, Jul 15»
5
ProsperChina Identifies Opportunities for Growth In Challenging …
... of the consumer societies in both China and the U.S will continue to entangle the two largest economies and increase their co-dependency. «IT Business Net, Jul 15»
6
Stop the attacks... it's summer
... perfect baseball day, when I heard a voice behind me: "You can't help but feel that she's luring him into some form of toxic co-dependency.". «Prince George Citizen, Jul 15»
7
Jack Knox: Summer's newest pests? Political attack ads
... perfect baseball day, when I heard a voice behind me: “You can't help but feel that she's luring him into some form of toxic co-dependency.”. «Times Colonist, Jul 15»
8
MUST READ: 10 Unknown Facts About President Buhari's Wife
Aisha Buhari is now undertaking a Counseling Course on Co-Dependency in the United Kingdom. 6. Earlier to obtaining her higher degrees, Buhari's wife had ... «NAIJ.COM, Jul 15»
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'Beauty And The Beast' Season 3 Recap: Is There Trouble In Cat …
... of splitting up, the two went because they wanted, once and for all, to address the biggest problem that they need to work on, co-dependency. «iSchoolGuide, Jul 15»
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'Beauty and the Beast' Review: 'Heart of the Matter' Examines Co
... the Beast' Review: 'Heart of the Matter' Examines Co-Dependency .... Vincent notes that seeing the co-dependency issues in the Zolomon ... «Rickey.org, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Co-Dependency [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/co-dependency>. Apr 2024 ».
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