interaction
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tərˈæk noun
1.
reciprocal action, effect, or influence.
2.
Physics.
a.
the direct effect that one kind of particle has on another, in particular, in inducing the emission or absorption of one particle by another.
b.
the mathematical expression that specifies the nature and strength of this effect.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a mutual or reciprocal action or influence |
| 2. | physics strong interaction electromagnetic interaction fundamental interaction gravitational interaction weak interaction See electroweak interaction the transfer of energy between elementary particles, between a particle and a field, or between fields |
| inter'actional | |
| —adj | |
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Interaction
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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Word Origin & History
interaction
1832, from inter- + action. The verb interact is first attested 1839.
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Example sentences
It's a delicate interplay that takes place every day, in every interaction, for years.
We see this complex process of the interaction of language and thought actually taking place under our eyes.
But the benefits of online interaction may far outweigh the risks.
During dreams, this interaction with the external field is cut off.
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