interaction

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Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin interāctiō.

Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/
• (America) IPA: /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.ʃən/

Noun

interaction

1. The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

   Be aware of interactions between different medications.

2. A conversation or exchange between people.

   I enjoyed the interaction with a bunch of like-minded people.

Related terms

• interact
• interactive

Translations

• French: interaction
• German: Interaktion, Wechselwirkung
• Italian: interazione
• Portuguese: interação
• Russian: взаимоде́йствие
• Spanish: interacción, interrelación

Translations

• French: interaction
• German: Interaktion
• Italian: interazione
• Portuguese: interação
• Russian: обще́ние

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