interrelate

Form reciprocal connections

To interrelate is to connect or have a mutual relationship.

Things that interrelate affect or depend on each other: The chapters interrelate, so read them in order.

The word emphasizes reciprocal connection—not just that A relates to B, but that they relate to each other.

Economics and politics interrelate in complex ways.

connection

link

Point of connection

bind · join · couple · mesh · intertwine · interlock · weave · entwine · conjoin · unite

collaboration

synergy

Combined effect exceeding components

coordination · reciprocity · mutual · alliance · complementary · interdependent · coactive · joint · combined · symbiotic

systems

ecosystem

Interconnected organisms and surroundings

feedback · dynamics · complexity · hierarchy · structure · nodes · pathways · interactions · flows · cycles

ecology

symbiosis

Interspecies biological interdependence

food web · trophic · coevolution · habitat · niche · biodiversity · pollination · parasitism · keystone · adaptation

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connection

interrelateisolate

Separate from others

disconnect · separate · dissociate · detach · sever

interaction

interrelatedisengage

Break free from attachment

withdraw

Family

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