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in·ter·play

 (ĭn′tər-plā′)

n.

Reciprocal action and reaction; interaction.

intr.v. in·ter·played, in·ter·play·ing, in·ter·plays

To act or react on each other; interact.

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interplay

(ˈɪntəˌpleɪ)

n

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

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in•ter•play

(n. ˈɪn tərˌpleɪ; v. also ˌɪn tərˈpleɪ)
n.

1. reciprocal relationship, action, or influence.

v.i.

2. to exert influence on each other.

[1860–65]

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Noun1.interplay - reciprocal action and reaction

interaction - a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting

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