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
Recent Examples on the Web Sources also insist Peck performed the role entirely in a voiceover studio, well away from the series set, and had no interaction with cast and crew members, including minors. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024 Choline is not known to have any interactions with medications, but always speak with a healthcare provider to ensure supplementation is safe for you. Casey Seiden, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interaction 

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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 28 Mar. 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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