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
Recent Examples on the Web Though both Young and Raymond have performed extensively with their famous family members, the interplay of genetics presents a fascinating counterpoint to their personal musical journeys. Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024 Britain’s problems are the legacy of years of interplay between public and private choices. David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 10 July 2024 The first goal was spurred by interplay between Rafael Navarro and Omir Fernández in their own box, then Navarro and Bassett at midfield, before Bassett took off and found Kévin Cabral for a wide open shot from 12 yards out in the 6th minute. Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 8 July 2024 If fire is itself a kind of music that results from the interplay of life and environment, then a fire regime is a tune or theme that recurring wildfires and their particular habitat compose together. Ferris Jabr, The Atlantic, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for interplay 

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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 27 Jul. 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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