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interaction
noun in·ter·ac·tion \ˌin-tər-ˈak-shən\
Definition of INTERACTION
: mutual or reciprocal action or influence
— in·ter·ac·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of INTERACTION
1832
Related to INTERACTION
- Synonyms
- commerce, dealings, relation, intercourse
- Antonyms
- nonintercourse
Rhymes with INTERACTION
abreaction, benefaction, chain reaction, common fraction, complex fraction, counteraction, dark reaction, direct action, liquefaction, malefaction, overaction, petrifaction, police action, proper fraction, putrefaction, rarefaction, retroaction, satisfaction, simple fraction, single-action, stupefaction, tumefaction
INTERACTIONAL Defined for Kids
interaction
noun in·ter·ac·tion \ˌin-tər-ˈak-shən\
Definition of INTERACTION for Kids
1
: the act of talking or doing things with other people <Board games encourage interaction.>
2
: the action or influence of things on one another <interaction of the heart and lungs>
Medical Dictionary
interaction
noun in·ter·ac·tion \ˌint-ə-ˈrak-shən\
Medical Definition of INTERACTION
: mutual or reciprocal action or influence <interaction of the heart and lungs>
—in·ter·ac·tion·al \-shnəl, -shən-əl\ adjective
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