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interplay

American  
[in-ter-pley, in-ter-pley, in-ter-pley] / ˈɪn tərˌpleɪ, ˌɪn tərˈpleɪ, ˈɪn tərˌpleɪ /

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 British  
/ ˈɪntəˌpleɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of interplay

First recorded in 1860–65; inter- + play

Example Sentences

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“I love the interplay between emotions in trading and the math of the economy and markets,” he says.

From Barron's

The team covers the interplay of business, technology and leadership for a professional audience.The group publishes CIO Journal and its daily email newsletter, the Morning Download.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it’s extremely difficult to prove that social media caused any individual’s troubles given the complex interplay among personal experience, personality and online exposure.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those who appreciate a little chiaroscuro interplay in their trashy TV ensembles might fall for this guy, if only for being a potent, balancing opposition to Rapaport’s windbaggery.

From Salon

He created the visual style and tone and how to capture the magical interplay of our cast,” Alexander wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

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