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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There’s something interesting in the interplay of those. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025 Jen Mauldin Design This inviting Dallas space by Jen Mauldin brings together a rich interplay of texture and form. Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025 As onlookers gawked, took pictures and videos of the stunt, much could be said of the meta recreation and the series’ commentary on surveillance, the nature of work and the interplay of the two in the modern world. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2025 Just as disasters arise from the interplay of these factors, solutions must address them together. Jordan Thomas, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for interplay 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 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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