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Definition of interplay

interplay

/ˈɪn.tɚˌpleɪ/
in · ter · play
Plural:interplays
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Past Simple:interplayed
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Past Participle:interplayed
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Present Participle:interplaying
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interplay Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other; reciprocal action or influence.

Example

"The novel explores the complex interplay between personal ambition and moral responsibility."

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• verb

1

To act or have an effect reciprocally on one another; to interact.

Example

"Genetic factors and environmental conditions constantly interplay to shape an organism's development."

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• Nearby Words

interpersonal
interpersonally
interplanetary
interplay
interpose
interpret
interpretable

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century by combining the Latin prefix 'inter-' (meaning 'between' or 'mutually') with the Old English root 'plega' ('play' or 'movement').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Interplay. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/interplay
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