interaction

/ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: interactions

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The situation or occurrence in which two or more things act upon one another to produce an effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tình huống hoặc sự kiện trong đó hai hoặc nhiều thứ tác động lẫn nhau để tạo ra hiệu ứng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

Be aware of interactions between different medications.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A conversation or exchange between people.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cuộc trò chuyện hoặc trao đổi giữa người với người

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

I enjoyed the interaction with a bunch of like-minded people.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “interaction” mean?

The situation or occurrence in which two or more things act upon one another to produce an effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

Is “interaction” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.