Interplay

//ˈɪn.tə(ɹ)ˌpleɪ// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Interaction; reciprocal relationship. countable, uncountable

    "Shortly after Cueto completed a hat-trick in the space of 11 minutes, diving over in the left-hand corner once again after more clinical interplay between backs and forwards."

  2. 2
    reciprocal action and reaction wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To interact. intransitive

Synonyms

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"The colorful hues of icebergs result from the interplay of light with dense ice, ice crystals, and algal growth."

Etymology

From inter- + play.

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