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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This is a classic dynamic interplay between short-term and long-term security. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 Advertisement Of course, anthropogenic factors, while significant, amount to relatively little compared to the natural interplay of wind, water, and temperature that fosters storms. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Sep. 2025 The interplay between raw audio and physical reconstructions is deftly and unobtrusively handled. Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025 CoolVu’s expansion also comes at a moment when more Americans are reconsidering traditional career paths thanks to the interplay of artificial intelligence. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 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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