interplay

[ noun in-ter-pley; verb in-ter-pley, in-ter-pley ]

noun

1. reciprocal relationship, action, or influence:

   the interplay of plot and character.

verb (used without object)

1. to exert influence on each other.

interplay

/ ˈɪntəˌpleɪ /

noun

1. reciprocal and mutual action and reaction, as in circumstances, events, or personal relations

Word History and Origins

Origin of interplay¹

First recorded in 1860–65; inter- + play

Example Sentences

Their result provides mathematicians with a new understanding of the interplay between order and randomness in graphs, which are of fundamental interest in mathematics.

From Quanta Magazine

The critical point is the interplay and sync between oscillations.

From Nautilus

In the new study, Winkelmann and her colleagues simulated how future temperature increases can lead to changes across Antarctica in the interplay between ice, oceans, atmosphere and land.

From Science News

This year, it rolled out a subscriber-only newsletter for eager Economist fans, delving into how each Economist cover is chosen, exposing the interplay between editors and cover designers.

From Digiday

John Coates probably knows more than anyone else about the interplay between hormones and financial markets.

From Quartz

Miller is at his best delineating the interplay of technology, commerce, and culture.

From The Daily Beast

Well, it has to do with the unique interplay between rock, water, and people aggressively seeking insurance claims.

From The Daily Beast

“FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt” contains a fun vocal interplay between Jay-Z and Rick Ross reminiscent of the Reasonable Doubt days.

From The Daily Beast

In school, we are made to understand the interplay of these distinct and understandable elements.

From The Daily Beast

And the sensual vocal interplay between Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim is still the best in the game.

From The Daily Beast

This constant interplay of the one life between teacher and students will draw them ever nearer to each other.

From Project Gutenberg

Here, then, we already find a mutual interplay between ideas of human and conceptions of animal ancestors.

From Project Gutenberg

And there is a constant interplay going on between the various parts of the body.

From Project Gutenberg

You are resolved that your course should dramatise the whole play and interplay of force and matter.

From Project Gutenberg

One is impressed by the striking interplay of emotion with sheer nature.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• give-and-take