# interaction vs intersection

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### interaction
*noun · IPA /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/ · frequency rank #4,387*
The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce an effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

### intersection
*noun · IPA /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ · frequency rank #8,560*
The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.

## Source
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