interaction
gb/ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/ us/ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
B1
Inglés
~ 2600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
Communication between people
When people talk, work, or do things together.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s interaction with [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interaction' with 'reaction'. 'Interaction' is a two-way exchange, while 'reaction' is a one-way response.
Sinónimos
communication (Focuses more on the act of conveying information rather than mutual engagement.)
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engagement (Implies active participation and involvement, not just exchange of words.)
Antónimos
isolation (Refers to being alone or separated from others, with no communication or contact.)
Colocaciones
social interaction
|human interaction
|face-to-face interaction
|interaction between
|positive interaction
Temas
communication
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The teacher encouraged interaction between the students.
- Face-to-face interaction is important for building trust.
- Online platforms have changed the way we think about human interaction.
- There was little interaction between the two departments.
- Positive interaction with customers can improve a company's reputation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I enjoy interaction with my friends.
- There is a lot of interaction in this class.
- Interaction helps people understand each other better.
- We need more interaction at work.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
2
Mutual effect between things
When two or more things cause changes in each other.
Patrón de uso:
interaction between [things]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'interaction' with 'intersection'. An intersection is where things meet; an interaction involves influence or change.
Sinónimos
interplay (Less formal and often used outside strictly scientific contexts.)
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relationship (Broader term that may not imply active influence or change.)
Antónimos
independence (Indicates no effect or influence between the entities.)
Colocaciones
chemical interaction
|drug interaction
|interaction effect
|interaction between variables
Temas
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The study examined the interaction between genetics and environment.
- This drug has a dangerous interaction with alcohol.
- The interaction of these chemicals produces heat.
- Scientists are interested in the interaction between light and matter.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There is an interaction between these two chemicals.
- The interaction of fire and water creates steam.
- We studied the interaction between plants and insects.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
interaction
AFI
GB/ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
US/ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
Sílabas y acento
in - ter - ac - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: interaction
- Plural: interaction, interactions
Familia de palabras
Forms
interactions
noun
Core family
interact
verb B1
interactive
adjective B1
Related words
interactively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
noninteractive
adjective
Advanced or less common
interactivity
noun
Expresiones
drug interaction
1/dɹˈʌɡ ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Effect between drugs taken together
A change in how drugs work when taken together.
Ejemplos
- This medicine has a dangerous drug interaction with alcohol.
- Doctors check for drug interactions before prescribing new medicine.
face-to-face interaction
1/fˈeɪs tə fˈeɪs ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
Direct in-person communication
Talking to someone in the same place, not online or by phone.
Ejemplos
- Face-to-face interaction builds stronger relationships.
- They prefer face-to-face interaction over emails.
human interaction
1/hjˈumən ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
Contact between humans
When people meet, talk, or work together.
Ejemplos
- Technology has changed human interaction in many ways.
- Human interaction is important for emotional well-being.
social interaction
1/sˈoʊʃəl ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
Communication in social settings
When people talk or do activities together in daily life.
Ejemplos
- Children need social interaction for healthy development.
- Social interaction at work can improve teamwork.