interaction

Etymology

inter- +‎ action

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/

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• Rhymes: -ækʃən

Noun

interaction (countable and uncountable, plural interactions)

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.

Etymology

Maybe from English or inter- +‎ action

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛ̃.tɛ.ʁak.sjɔ̃/

Noun

interaction f (plural interactions)

1. interaction

Further reading

• “interaction” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).