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
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The Takeaway Ultimately, the right path for that client of ours, and anybody in the manufactured product space, is driven by the interplay of many different variables. Ryan Gray, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 But law has a lot of moving pieces, especially in the interplay between different and sometimes conflicting areas of federal and state laws. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025 What strikes me about it today listening as a musician is the looseness of the band, like the interplay. Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025 Scientists say the rings offer a unique opportunity to dissect the complex interplay of stellar outflow over eons. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interplay

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 May. 2025.

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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