nonindependent
Not standing alone
Nonindependent describes something that depends on or is connected to something else—the opposite of independent.
In statistics, nonindependent variables influence each other: The study controlled for nonindependent observations.
In politics, a nonindependent territory lacks sovereignty.
The term appears mainly in technical contexts where independence has a precise meaning.
Mutually dependent relationship
- mutualShared between parties
- reciprocalShared between two parties
- interconnectedJoined in multiple ways
- interrelatedLinked by mutual influence
interlocking · enmeshed · intertwined · linked · coupled · bonded · entangled · synergistic
One who aids another
- aideSupporting staff member
- deputyAuthorized substitute or assistant
- auxiliaryGiving additional support
- ancillaryProviding additional support
adjunct · subsidiary · secondary · junior · inferior · underling · subaltern · satellite
Designated asset receiver
- wardProtected person; division
- protegeOne receiving expert guidance
- chargeCost or accusation
- minorScale with lowered third
adoptee · foster · custodial · supported · sponsored · reliant · recipient · pensioner
Joined with another
- alliedJoined in partnership
- associatedConnected in relationship
- federatedUnited under central agreement
- confederatedJoined in formal alliance
syndicated · franchised · chartered · networked · coalition · guild · union · chapter
Shared by a community
- sharedHeld in common
- jointShared by multiple parties
- cooperativeJointly operated enterprise
- collaborativeInvolving shared effort
unified · pooled · common · grouped · combined · aggregate · consolidated · merged
symbiotic
Mutually dependent relationship
- mutualShared between parties
- reciprocalShared between two parties
- interconnectedJoined in multiple ways
interrelated · interlocking · enmeshed · intertwined · linked · coupled · bonded · entangled · synergistic · complementary
assistant
One who aids another
- aideSupporting staff member
- deputyAuthorized substitute or assistant
- auxiliaryGiving additional support
ancillary · adjunct · subsidiary · secondary · junior · inferior · underling · subaltern · satellite · vassal
beneficiary
Designated asset receiver
minor · adoptee · foster · custodial · supported · sponsored · reliant · recipient · pensioner · vulnerable
partnered
Joined with another
- alliedJoined in partnership
- associatedConnected in relationship
- federatedUnited under central agreement
confederated · syndicated · franchised · chartered · networked · coalition · guild · union · chapter · member
communal
Shared by a community
- sharedHeld in common
- jointShared by multiple parties
- cooperativeJointly operated enterprise
collaborative · unified · pooled · common · grouped · combined · aggregate · consolidated · merged · integrated
nonindependentindependent
Free from external control
autonomous · self-governing · sovereign · free · self-reliant
depend, independent, independence, dependent, dependence, dependency, independently, interdependent, interdependence