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 Venus will also dance with dreamy Neptune shortly after, forming a trine that casts a whimsical glow of compassion and unconditional love over our romantic interactions. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024 The land interaction from Beryl’s time over the Yucatan Peninsula did a number on the storm, weakening it from a hurricane to a disorganized tropical storm during the day Friday. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 July 2024 Almost everything, from the curiosity cabinets to the carousels, demands interaction. Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024 Preliminary findings indicate the victim had an interaction with one or more unknown suspects at the location that ended in gunfire. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for interaction 

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Jul. 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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