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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Because Dylan is one of the most mythological and scholastically researched figures in all of music, there’s a fascinating interplay between the events from Dylan’s actual timeline and Mangold and Cocks’ own creative license. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024 Inside the nave, choirs sang psalms, and the cathedral’s mighty organ thundered back to life in a triumphant interplay of melodies. Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024 The interplay between these levels creates a challenging environment for employees and leaders alike. Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Eight tracks culled from extensive jamming have been whittled down into hearty exercises in patient instrumental interplay. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024 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 17 Dec. 2024.

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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