Interplay: meaning, definitions and examples

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interplay

 

[ ˈɪntərpleɪ ]

Context #1

social interaction

The interplay between different cultures enriches our society and broadens our perspective.

Synonyms

exchange, interaction, relationship

Examples of usage

  • The interplay of ideas from various disciplines led to groundbreaking innovations.
  • Effective communication requires a delicate interplay of verbal and nonverbal cues.
Context #2

interaction

To interplay is to interact or engage with something or someone in a dynamic way.

Synonyms

engage, interact, mesh

Examples of usage

  • The colors in the painting interplay beautifully to create a sense of harmony.
  • The characters in the novel interplay in complex ways, revealing deeper layers of meaning.

Translations

Translations of the word "interplay" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interação

🇮🇳 परस्पर क्रिया

🇩🇪 Wechselwirkung

🇮🇩 interaksi

🇺🇦 взаємодія

🇵🇱 interakcja

🇯🇵 相互作用

🇫🇷 interaction

🇪🇸 interacción

🇹🇷 etkileşim

🇰🇷 상호작용

🇸🇦 تفاعل

🇨🇿 interakce

🇸🇰 interakcia

🇨🇳 相互作用

🇸🇮 interakcija

🇮🇸 samspil

🇰🇿 өзара әрекеттестік

🇬🇪 ურთიერთქმედება

🇦🇿 qarşılıqlı təsir

🇲🇽 interacción

Word origin

The word 'interplay' originated in the 16th century from the combination of 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'play' meaning 'activity'. It reflects the concept of dynamic interaction and exchange between different elements or entities.

See also: downplay, misplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, player, players, playful, playfully, playfulness, playground, playhouse, playing, playlist, playoff, plays, plaything, playtime, playwright, playwrights, teleplay.