interaction

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Pronunciation

/ˌɪntərˈækʃən/(in-tur-AK-shun)

Part of speech

nounneutral

Chinese

互动；相互作用（两者之间的相互影响或沟通）

Definition

Reciprocal action or influence; a communication or direct involvement with someone or something.

Word family

  • interact/ˌɪntərˈækt/(v)互动；相互作用
  • interactive/ˌɪntərˈæktɪv/(adj)互动的

Collocations

  • human interaction
  • social interaction
  • positive interaction
  • daily interaction
  • interaction between
  • meaningful interaction

Examples

  1. 1.The design of the product was informed by careful observation of how users actually interact with the interface in real settings.
  2. 2.Positive daily interactions between colleagues can significantly improve team cohesion and overall morale.

Synonyms

  • exchange/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/— mutual communication
  • engagement/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/— involvement with someone
  • communication/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/— the exchange of information

Etymology

from "inter-" (between) + "action," from Latin "actio" (a doing)