noun
- people or entities that interact with each other in a communication or social situation
Usage: technical; linguistics
Examples
- The researchers studied how interactants adjust their speech patterns during conversation.
- In online forums, interactants often develop unique communication styles.
- The therapist observed the interactants’ nonverbal cues during the session.
- Social media platforms connect interactants from around the world.
- The study examined how interactants negotiate meaning in cross-cultural exchanges.
- Linguists analyze the turn-taking patterns between interactants in dialogue.