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

Here, it was brought to life via an interactive digital book. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Viewers can see digital versions of the photos on an interactive screen, as the original copy is kept in a display case. — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

Not periodic listening programs but interactive, always-on dialogue that captures feedback and provides contextualized responses automatically. — Mark Bishof, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The one-day fan event will include interactive moments and giveaways inspired by the new series, with location and ticketing details to be announced. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 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