interactive

adjective

in·​ter·​ac·​tive ˌin-tər-ˈak-tiv 

1

: mutually or reciprocally active

2

: involving the actions or input of a user

especially : of, relating to, or being a two-way electronic communication system (such as a telephone, cable television, or a computer) that involves a user's orders (as for information or merchandise) or responses (as to a poll)

interactively adverb

interactivity

ˌin-tər-ak-ˈti-və-tē 

noun

Examples of interactive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Peabodys, in their 86th year, celebrate impactful stories across the fields of entertainment, documentary, news, podcast/radio, arts, children’s and youth, immersive and interactive media, and public service programming. —Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025

These exclusive virtual events are designed to bring our Executive Member community together for in-depth, interactive discussions on the key issues shaping the fashion and beauty industries. —Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025

While the full event will be two days shorter than the 2025 edition, with its interactive, film/TV and music programs running concurrently, the music program will run a day longer than March’s. —Taylor Mims, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025

The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers. —Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for interactive

• bioactive
• hyperactive
• nonreactive
• overactive
• psychoactive
• putrefactive
• retroactive
• unattractive
• unreactive
• vasoactive
• active
• tractive

Kids Definition

interactive

adjective

in·​ter·​ac·​tive ˌint-ə-ˈrak-tiv 

1

: active between people, groups, or things

2

: involving the actions or input of a user

an interactive museum exhibit

especially : allowing two-way electronic communications (as between a person and a computer)

interactively adverb

interactivity

-ˌrak-ˈtiv-ət-ē 

noun