interaction

noun

in·​ter·​ac·​tion ˌin-tər-ˈak-shən How to pronounce interaction (audio)
: mutual or reciprocal action or influence
interactional adjective

Examples of interaction in a Sentence

she guessed from the friendly interaction that they were close to the other parents in the organization
Recent Examples on the Web At some point over the years, online pop fandom has morphed into a war zone in which album sales, chart placements, and celebrity interactions are used as ammunition. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2024 Rodón maintained a blank look throughout the viral interaction before getting up, nibbling on his glove and walking toward the Yankees’ clubhouse. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 June 2024 The combination of retail space and the skatepark is designed to foster social interaction, recreation, community building and economic opportunity. Cooper Metts, Charlotte Observer, 21 June 2024 Throughout the week, Orioles players appeared frustrated with the needling from the New York media, resulting in a few awkward or contentious interactions. Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for interaction 

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interaction was in 1832

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Cite this Entry

“Interaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interaction. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

interaction

noun
in·​ter·​ac·​tion ˌint-ə-ˈrak-shən How to pronounce interaction (audio)
: the action or influence of people, groups, or things on one another
interactional
-shnəl How to pronounce interaction (audio)
-shən-ᵊl
adjective

Medical Definition

interaction

noun
in·​ter·​ac·​tion ˌint-ə-ˈrak-shən How to pronounce interaction (audio)
: mutual or reciprocal action or influence
interaction of the heart and lungs
interactional adjective

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