What Does It Mean to Be over Dependent?

: excessively dependent on another for support or assistance overdependent children overdependent behavior [=behavior that is characteristic of an overdependent person] had an overdependent relationship with [=was too dependent upon] her mother patients who are overdependent on pain killers an economy that is ...

Is over dependent a word?

The definition of overdependent in the dictionary is excessively dependent on a person or thing for aid, support, etc.

What is difference between dependent and Dependant?

The difference between dependent and dependant is merely a matter of preferred spelling. "Dependent" is the dominant form in American English for both the noun and adjective, while in British English, "dependant" is more common for the noun.

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