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

Throughout the weekend, attendees can also take part in interactive experiences including live music, theater, dance, performances and hands-on create-and-take activities for all ages. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026

Historic Philadelphia is a nonprofit that offers interactive educational programs, walking tours, puppet shows for young children, and more. —Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 May 2026

Minnetonka High School's Momentum aviation program allows students to get hands-on, interactive lessons about all things airplanes. —Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 2 May 2026

The cohort — which includes writers, directors, producers, and those working in physical production — will engage in interactive presentations, roundtables, and skill-building workshops with top executives and talent from major studios, networks, and production companies. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 May 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