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interaction

gb/ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/ us/ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
B1 Engels
~ 2600
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Zelfstandig naamwoord B1 entity
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Communication between people

When people talk, work, or do things together.

Gebruikspatroon: [someone]'s interaction with [someone/something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interaction' with 'reaction'. 'Interaction' is a two-way exchange, while 'reaction' is a one-way response.
Synoniemen
communication (Focuses more on the act of conveying information rather than mutual engagement.) | engagement (Implies active participation and involvement, not just exchange of words.)
Antoniemen
isolation (Refers to being alone or separated from others, with no communication or contact.)
Woordcombinaties
social interaction |human interaction |face-to-face interaction |interaction between |positive interaction
Thema's
communication |relationships |daily life |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord technical B2 entity
2

Mutual effect between things

When two or more things cause changes in each other.

Gebruikspatroon: interaction between [things]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'interaction' with 'intersection'. An intersection is where things meet; an interaction involves influence or change.
Synoniemen
interplay (Less formal and often used outside strictly scientific contexts.) | relationship (Broader term that may not imply active influence or change.)
Antoniemen
independence (Indicates no effect or influence between the entities.)
Woordcombinaties
chemical interaction |drug interaction |interaction effect |interaction between variables
Thema's
science |technology |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • There is an interaction between these two chemicals.
  • The interaction of fire and water creates steam.
  • We studied the interaction between plants and insects.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
interaction
IPA
GB/ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
US/ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
in - ter - ac - tion (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Woordvormen
Noun
  • Base: interaction
  • Plural: interaction, interactions
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen

drug interaction

1
/dɹˈʌɡ ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
fixed phrase technical

Effect between drugs taken together

A change in how drugs work when taken together.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • Children need social interaction for healthy development.
  • Social interaction at work can improve teamwork.

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