interaction

noun

in·​ter·​ac·​tion ˌin-tər-ˈak-shən How to pronounce interaction (audio)
: mutual or reciprocal action or influence
interactional adjective

Examples of interaction in a Sentence

she guessed from the friendly interaction that they were close to the other parents in the organization
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The ability to share nonverbal information is crucial in social interaction. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The cast of the upcoming adaption has been in Sydney to promote the new film and people online have been praising Slater after his sweet interaction with a fan, with videos posted on X (formerly ) going viral. Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 However, these are remote and experts say may not be a good substitute for actual human interaction. Sarah Prazmark, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024 James isn't the only person in Jenn's life who has commented on their flirty interactions. Esther Kang, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interaction 

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interaction was in 1832

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Cite this Entry

“Interaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interaction. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

interaction

noun
in·​ter·​ac·​tion ˌint-ə-ˈrak-shən How to pronounce interaction (audio)
: the action or influence of people, groups, or things on one another
interactional
-shnəl How to pronounce interaction (audio)
-shən-ᵊl
adjective

Medical Definition

interaction

noun
in·​ter·​ac·​tion ˌint-ə-ˈrak-shən How to pronounce interaction (audio)
: mutual or reciprocal action or influence
interaction of the heart and lungs
interactional adjective

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