interactive

adjective

in·​ter·​ac·​tive ˌin-tər-ˈak-tiv How to pronounce interactive (audio)
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 noun

Examples of interactive in a Sentence

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A lot goes into being a pet parent beyond making sure your fur baby gets plenty of food, water and interactive playtime. Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025 The robot has highly interactive capabilities and lifelike appearances. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025 Those wanting to level up the scary can opt for the RIP Experience, which is an intense, immersive and more interactive experience. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025 Disney could decide to forego such AI deals and create a standalone app, much like OpenAI’s Sora, in which users pay a monthly subscription fee to generate interactive content of its properties. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interactive

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of interactive was in 1832

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“Interactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interactive. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

interactive

adjective
in·​ter·​ac·​tive ˌint-ə-ˈrak-tiv How to pronounce interactive (audio)
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 noun

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