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The definition of interplay is the way two or more things relate to each other or affect each other.

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When plot and characters relate well to each other and keep a book moving along, this is an example of a situation where there is a good interplay between plot and characters.

See interplay in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

action, effect, or influence on each other or one another; interaction

intransitive verb

to exert influence reciprocally

See interplay in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Reciprocal action and reaction; interaction.

intransitive verb in·ter·played, in·ter·play·ing, in·ter·plays

To act or react on each other; interact.

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