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Definition of Interaction
1. Noun. A mutual or reciprocal action; interacting.
Generic synonyms: Action
Specialized synonyms: Interplay, Contact, Give-and-take, Interchange, Reciprocation
Derivative terms: Interact, Interactional
Specialized synonyms: Interplay, Contact, Give-and-take, Interchange, Reciprocation
Derivative terms: Interact, Interactional
2. Noun. (physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons.
Exact synonyms: Fundamental Interaction
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Physical Phenomenon
Specialized synonyms: Electromagnetic Interaction, Gravitational Interaction, Color Force, Strong Force, Strong Interaction, Weak Force, Weak Interaction
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Physical Phenomenon
Specialized synonyms: Electromagnetic Interaction, Gravitational Interaction, Color Force, Strong Force, Strong Interaction, Weak Force, Weak Interaction
Definition of Interaction
1. n. Intermediate action.
Definition of Interaction
1. Noun. The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence. ¹
2. Noun. A conversation or exchange between people. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Interaction
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Interaction
1. The quality, state or process of (two or more things) acting on each other. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)