interplay

noun

in·​ter·​play ˈin-tər-ˌplā How to pronounce interplay (audio)
: interaction
the interplay of opposing forces
interplay intransitive verb

Examples of interplay in a Sentence

the interplay between the old and the new enjoys the interplay of three very different flavors
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This entails embracing a 'systems view' that considers the interplay between customers, partners, vendors and the supply chain when developing new products, rather than merely focusing on the product's individual benefits in isolation. 3. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Researchers are particularly focused on unraveling the puzzling interplay between gas content, magma pressure and lava flow dynamics. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Still, treating facial features as an interplay between waves of varying strength and intensity appears to at least offer more realistic results than viewing them as preprogrammed, one-to-one reactions. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025 The interplay between the two Robotniks has a fractious charge that lifts the movie. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interplay 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interplay was in 1862

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“Interplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interplay. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

interplay

noun
in·​ter·​play ˈint-ər-ˌplā How to pronounce interplay (audio)
: mutual action or influence : interaction
interplay
ˌint-ər-ˈplā How to pronounce interplay (audio)
ˈint-ər-ˌplā
verb

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