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

Its Sea Hub for Environmental Learning in Laamu (SHELL) is an impressive center with interactive spaces dedicated to educating guests and local Maldivians about the local marine life. — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Nearby, another message invites visitors to add their own trophies to the interactive project. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

Fundamentals Reddit trades at a clear premium to its industry, but the growth and margin profile is in a different league from the broader interactive media group. — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 15 July 2026

The event is also serving as a launchpad of sorts for MS NOW’s upcoming membership program, which will include live streaming of the linear channel alongside interactive and community features. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

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