interplay
noun
in·ter·play ˈin-tər-ˌplā 
: interaction
the interplay of opposing forces
interplay
ˌin-tər-ˈplā ˈin-tər-ˌplā
intransitive verb ˈin-tər-ˌplā 
Example Sentences
the interplay between the old and the new enjoys the interplay of three very different flavors
Recent Examples on the Web This book tells the story of the historical interplay between climate change, human health, disease, and survival throughout the 200,000-year odyssey of the human species. 
Sarah Mupo, STAT, 8 July 2022 Just as avalanches emerge from an accumulation of complex mechanical and meteorological processes, so pandemics happen when a knotted interplay of molecular, physiological, ecological, social, and economic conditions converge. Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2022 Thirty artworks that are informed or inspired by the interplay of the colors black and white are on view through Oct. 9. Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Human diversity research also includes the challenge of studying the complex interplay of genes and the environment, such as diet and education, among different populations. David Reese And Kári Stefánsson, STAT, 2 Aug. 2022 The mainstream press at the time also exemplified the interplay of gender roles and White supremacy in the Jim Crow South. Justin Gamble And Jacquelyne Germain, CNN, 18 July 2022 Underlying the cross-border payments industry in Asia is the interplay of three key forces: customers, market structure and technology firms. Percy Hung, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 But musical skill is ultimately a complex interplay between lots of practice and high-quality instruction. Bryan Nichols, The Conversation, 16 Aug. 2022 But one of the charms of this adaptation of the Donald Westlake long-running book character (previously done in Point Blank and Payback) is the interplay between Statham's crafty thief and Lopez's in-over-her-head real estate agent/co-conspirator. Elliott Smith, EW.com, 4 May 2022 See More
Sarah Mupo, STAT, 8 July 2022 Just as avalanches emerge from an accumulation of complex mechanical and meteorological processes, so pandemics happen when a knotted interplay of molecular, physiological, ecological, social, and economic conditions converge. Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2022 Thirty artworks that are informed or inspired by the interplay of the colors black and white are on view through Oct. 9. Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Human diversity research also includes the challenge of studying the complex interplay of genes and the environment, such as diet and education, among different populations. David Reese And Kári Stefánsson, STAT, 2 Aug. 2022 The mainstream press at the time also exemplified the interplay of gender roles and White supremacy in the Jim Crow South. Justin Gamble And Jacquelyne Germain, CNN, 18 July 2022 Underlying the cross-border payments industry in Asia is the interplay of three key forces: customers, market structure and technology firms. Percy Hung, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 But musical skill is ultimately a complex interplay between lots of practice and high-quality instruction. Bryan Nichols, The Conversation, 16 Aug. 2022 But one of the charms of this adaptation of the Donald Westlake long-running book character (previously done in Point Blank and Payback) is the interplay between Statham's crafty thief and Lopez's in-over-her-head real estate agent/co-conspirator. Elliott Smith, EW.com, 4 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1862, in the meaning defined above