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co·de·pen·dent

 (kō′dĭ-pĕn′dənt)
adj.
1. Mutually dependent.
2. 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.
n.
One who is codependent or in a codependent relationship.
co′de·pen′dence, co′de·pen′den·cy n.
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co•de•pend•ent

(ˌkoʊ dɪˈpɛn dənt)
adj.
1. of or pertaining to a relationship in which one person is physically or psychologically addicted, as to alcohol, and the other person is psychologically dependent on the first.
n.
2. one who is codependent or in a codependent relationship.
[1985–90]
co`de•pend′en•cy, co`de•pend′ence, n.
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