interplay

noun
UK: /ˌɪntəˈpleɪ/
US: /ˈɪntərpleɪ/

  1. The way in which two or more things affect each other.

    1. The interplay between the actors was fantastic to watch.
    2. The successful treatment relies on the complex interplay of medication and therapy.

Synonyms

interaction reciprocity
interplay intransitive-verb

  1. To affect each other; to have an effect on something.

    1. Ideas interplay and create new theories.
    2. These factors interplay to influence the final decision of the committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "interplay" is /ˌɪntəˈpleɪ/ in British English and /ˈɪntərpleɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "interplay": interaction, reciprocity.

Example usage of "interplay": "The interplay between the actors was fantastic to watch.". More examples on the page.