interaction
gb/ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/ us/ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2600
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
entity
1
Communication between people
When people talk, work, or do things together.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s interaction with [someone/something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interaction' with 'reaction'. 'Interaction' is a two-way exchange, while 'reaction' is a one-way response.
Visawe
communication (Focuses more on the act of conveying information rather than mutual engagement.)
|
engagement (Implies active participation and involvement, not just exchange of words.)
Vinyume
isolation (Refers to being alone or separated from others, with no communication or contact.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
social interaction
|human interaction
|face-to-face interaction
|interaction between
|positive interaction
Mada
communication
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
technical
B2
entity
2
Mutual effect between things
When two or more things cause changes in each other.
Muundo wa matumizi:
interaction between [things]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'interaction' with 'intersection'. An intersection is where things meet; an interaction involves influence or change.
Visawe
interplay (Less formal and often used outside strictly scientific contexts.)
|
relationship (Broader term that may not imply active influence or change.)
Vinyume
independence (Indicates no effect or influence between the entities.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
chemical interaction
|drug interaction
|interaction effect
|interaction between variables
Mada
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- There is an interaction between these two chemicals.
- The interaction of fire and water creates steam.
- We studied the interaction between plants and insects.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
interaction
IPA
GB/ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
US/ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
Silabi na mkazo
in - ter - ac - tion (silabi 4)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: interaction
- Plural: interaction, interactions
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
drug interaction
1/dɹˈʌɡ ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Effect between drugs taken together
A change in how drugs work when taken together.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- Children need social interaction for healthy development.
- Social interaction at work can improve teamwork.