interplay

noun

in·​ter·​play ˈin-tər-ˌplā How to pronounce interplay (audio)
: interaction
the interplay of opposing forces
interplay intransitive verb

Examples of interplay in a Sentence

the interplay between the old and the new enjoys the interplay of three very different flavors
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The use of deferral money over a period lasting at least a decade could play a key role in those transactions, especially given the interplay between federal and Massachusetts tax laws. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2025 What sets Ina’s soup apart is the interplay of sweet, courtesy of the apples and apple juice or cider, and spicy (or at least warmth), from the curry powder. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025 Her goal is not just to describe the interplay among species, but also to show that biology is about what comes next. Richard Horan, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2025 Concerts are moved indoors if the weather isn’t cooperating, which frankly could be disappointing given how these structures were designed with an interplay between nature and music in mind. Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interplay

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interplay was in 1862

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“Interplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interplay. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

interplay

noun
in·​ter·​play ˈint-ər-ˌplā How to pronounce interplay (audio)
: mutual action or influence : interaction
interplay
ˌint-ər-ˈplā How to pronounce interplay (audio)
ˈint-ər-ˌplā
verb

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