Interplay Meaning
/ˈɪn.tə(ɹ)ˌpleɪ/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounInteraction; reciprocal relationship.
verbTo interact.
Sentence Examples
The interplay between light and sound.
There's an interplay of power and money.
The movie explores the complex interplay between love and power.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ between sunlight and water is essential for the growth of plants through photosynthesis.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The movie explored the complex ____ between love and duty in the lives of the two main characters.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Indo-European *h₁entér Proto-Italic *n̥ter Latin inter Latin inter-bor. English inter- English play English interplay From inter- + play.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Shortly after Cueto completed a hat-trick in the space of 11 minutes, diving over in the left-hand corner once again after more clinical interplay between backs and forwards."
— 2011 September 24, Ben Dirs, “Rugby World Cup 2011: England 67-3 Romania”, in BBC Sport:
"Beyond its aim to bring patients the most effective treatments faster, the service is expected to generate a wealth of data on the interplay between DNA, health and lifestyles, which will become a powerful tool for research into cancer and other diseases."
— 2018 July 3, Ian Sample, “Routine DNA tests will put NHS at the 'forefront of medicine'”, in The Guardian:
"Southgate wanted to drive the uplift by getting onto the front foot, to pull Iran’s 5-4-1 system out of shape with quick movements and interplay, although there would be a pronounced false start, a break in the early rhythm."
— 2022 November 21, David Hytner, “England open World Cup in style with Bukayo Saka double in 6-2 rout of Iran”, in The Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ between sunlight and water is essential for the growth of plants through photosynthesis.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The movie explored the complex ____ between love and duty in the lives of the two main characters.