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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Yet clarity on the optimal interplay between these compounds remains elusive. Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025 The strategic move highlights the interplay between the energy and technology sectors, both experiencing rapid changes. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025 In the stark white space, the interplay between human and robotic motion created a striking, almost magical fusion. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 The ongoing legal proceedings underscore the complex interplay between judicial decisions and regulatory enforcement. Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 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 7 Feb. 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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