Definitions
- Referring to the connection or relationship between two or more things. - Talking about how different parts of a system or concept are connected and affect each other. - Describing the interdependence or mutual influence between two or more factors.
- Referring to the communication or exchange between two or more people or things. - Talking about how individuals or groups behave towards each other in a social context. - Describing the way in which different elements of a system or process work together.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a relationship between two or more things.
- 2Both can refer to the way in which different elements work together.
- 3Both can be used to describe social or systemic dynamics.
- 4Both can involve mutual influence or exchange.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Interrelation refers to the connection or relationship between two or more things, while interaction emphasizes the communication or exchange between them.
- 2Type of connection: Interrelation implies a more abstract or conceptual connection, while interaction implies a more concrete or observable connection.
- 3Degree of involvement: Interrelation can involve a passive or indirect connection, while interaction involves a more active or direct connection.
- 4Context: Interrelation is often used in academic or technical contexts, while interaction is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Interrelation can imply a more formal or serious tone, while interaction can be more casual or informal.
Remember this!
Interrelation and interaction both refer to the relationship between two or more things, but they differ in their scope, type of connection, degree of involvement, context, and connotation. Interrelation emphasizes the connection or relationship between different parts of a system or concept, while interaction emphasizes the communication or exchange between them. Interrelation is often used in academic or technical contexts, while interaction is more commonly used in everyday language.
