interactionism
noun
in·ter·ac·tion·ism
\-shəˌnizəm\
Definition of interactionism
-s
1 : a theory that mind and body are distinct and interact causally upon one another — compare double-aspect theory, psychophysical parallelism
2 : a theory that derives social processes (conflict, competition, cooperation) from human interaction
From the M-W Editors
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up interactionism? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!