interaction — the activity of talking and doing things with other people, or the way that two or more things have an effect on each other
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of talking and doing things with other people, or the way that two or more things have an effect on each other
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/
Korean meaning: 상호작용, 교류, 소통
Korean pronunciation: 인터**랙**션
Example Sentences
- The shy student's interaction with classmates improved after joining the drama club.
- My cat's interaction with the vacuum cleaner is always dramatic - it's like watching a horror movie!
- Scientists study the interaction between climate change and ocean currents.
interaction
NOUN//ˌɪntərˈækʃən//
the activity of talking and doing things with other people, or the way that two or more things have an effect on each other
Group activities encouraged interaction between the students.
Customer interaction with the robot assistant increased inside the store. (INTER + ACTION = INTERACTION → interaction means actions and responses happening between people or things)
Kitchen interaction brings satisfaction and attraction!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inter' (between, among) and 'agere' (to do, to act), combined with the suffix '-tion' (noun). The term emerged in English during the 17th century to describe the mutual or reciprocal action between things or people.
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📝Examples
“The shy student's interaction with classmates improved after joining the drama club.”
“My cat's interaction with the vacuum cleaner is always dramatic - it's like watching a horror movie!”
“Scientists study the interaction between climate change and ocean currents.”
“The interaction between coffee and my brain is the most important relationship in my life.”
“Online learning platforms focus on increasing student interaction through discussion forums.”
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