INTERACTION

interaction

(noun) a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting

interaction, fundamental interaction

(noun) (physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

interaction (countable and uncountable, plural interactions)

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.

A conversation or exchange between people.

Source: Wiktionary


In`ter*ac"tion, n.

1. Intermediate action.

2. Mutual or reciprocal action or influence; as, the interaction of the heart and lungs on each other.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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