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interplay

[ noun in-ter-pley; verb in-ter-pley, in-ter-pley ]

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

/ ˈɪԳəˌɪ /

noun

  1. reciprocal and mutual action and reaction, as in circumstances, events, or personal relations
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of interplay1

First recorded in 1860–65; inter- + play
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After some time in the oven, perfuming the entire house, the ham would emerge crispy and crackly on top—a perfect interplay of umami, sweetness, and spice.

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It’s a wonderfully balanced interplay of acid and comfort.

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Braxton: The darkness that shadowed this season overwhelmed the light touch and insightful interplay that made this franchise such a hallmark.

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Experiencing the constant interplay of shapes and groups in person can throw you off balance, according to her friend and mentor, artist Leslie Lanxinger.

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The production, directed by Michael Matthews, concentrates intensely on the interplay between Guimarães and Lancaster.

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