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

Idahoans can track toxic algae advisories and other health advisories through an interactive map from the Department of Health and Welfare. —Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Aug. 2025

The magic lies not in passively watching Rocky Horror, but in the interactive live experience—very much in keeping with its theatrical roots. —ArsTechnica, 16 Aug. 2025

Dive in deeper with our interactive timeline of Bodrum. —Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025

Fans are also invited to immerse themselves in an interactive experience by placing themselves into the iconic U.S. Open theme art. —Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 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