interplay

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈɪntɜrˌpleɪ/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other; mutual interaction or reciprocal influence.; A dynamic exchange or interweaving of elements, especially in artistic or creative contexts.
  2. verb
    To interact or influence each other reciprocally.

🔗 Details

Word forms

uncountable 3rd sing.: interplays Past: interplayed Past part.: interplayed Pres part.: interplaying

Collocations

interplay betweeninterplay ofcomplex interplaydynamic interplayinterplay between...and...subtle interplay

Synonyms

interactioninterrelationreciprocityinterchangeinterconnection

Antonyms

isolationindependenceseparation

Commonly confused

interaction
EN: 'Interaction' is a general term for mutual action; 'interplay' emphasizes a dynamic, reciprocal, often complex relationship between elements.

Spelling tips

EN: Written as one word without a hyphen: 'interplay', not 'inter-play'.

💬 Examples

  1. The interplay between genetics and environment determines much of human behavior.

  2. The film showcased a beautiful interplay of light and shadow throughout its scenes.

  3. These two forces interplay to create the complex weather patterns we observe.