interrelationship

noun

Definition of interrelationshipnext
as in interaction

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Recent Examples of interrelationship Anyway, this case illustrates the interrelationship between the UPEPA special motion and Rule 11 sanctions. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrelationship
  1. interaction
  2. relation
  3. commerce
Noun
  • Their interaction could change electron motion and contribute to the large Hall response.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Authorities tracked Wood through the IP address used during the interaction, which led them to an apartment in Denton.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of interaction
Noun
  • Mundy claims that his group’s work has led to multiple convictions, despite his at-times contentious relations with police.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Hurst, a government relations and advocacy manager, has not previously held public office.
    — Haley Parsley October 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of relation
Noun
  • The surge in activity reflects a growing trend toward online commerce, as more small businesses and consumers turn to social media platforms like TikTok to buy and sell goods.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • As commerce secretary and later as ambassador to China, one of us, Gary Locke, worked to reform America’s export control system to better protect sensitive technologies.
    — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of commerce

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“Interrelationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrelationship. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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