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- [noun in-ter-pley; verb in-ter-pley, in-ter-pley]
- /noun ˈɪn tərˌpleɪ; verb ˌɪn tərˈpleɪ, ˈɪn tərˌpleɪ/
- /ˈɪn.tə.pleɪ/
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- [noun in-ter-pley; verb in-ter-pley, in-ter-pley]
- /noun ˈɪn tərˌpleɪ; verb ˌɪn tərˈpleɪ, ˈɪn tərˌpleɪ/
Definitions of interplay word
- noun interplay reciprocal relationship, action, or influence: the interplay of plot and character. 1
- verb without object interplay to exert influence on each other. 1
- noun interplay The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other. 1
- abbreviation INTERPLAY interaction 1
- abbreviation INTERPLAY interact 1
- uncountable noun interplay The interplay between two or more things or people is the way that they have an effect on each another or react to each other. 0
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Origin of interplay
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; inter- + play
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Interplay
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interplay popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
interplay usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interplay
noun interplay
- give-and-take — the practice of dealing by compromise or mutual concession; cooperation.
- transaction — the act of transacting or the fact of being transacted.
- coaction — any relationship between organisms within a community
- mesh — any knit, woven, or knotted fabric of open texture.
- reciprocation — an act or instance of reciprocating.
verb interplay
- interface — a surface regarded as the common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases.
- get the message — a communication containing some information, news, advice, request, or the like, sent by messenger, telephone, email, or other means.
- keep in touch — stay in contact
- interact — to act one upon another.
- engage — Occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention).
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