interaction
/ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.ʃən/
UK: /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/
ɪn · TɚÆK · ʃən (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
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.
Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin interāctiō.
Example Sentences
- "Be aware of interactions between different medications."
- "Such technologies will also “shape future human interaction with the machines we created,” he added."
- "At the beginning of September South Western Railway withdrew its Class 442 EMUs from service due to a safety issue concerning interaction with lineside signals."
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