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

San Diego was not among them, but it was included in an interactive map showing the sensitive areas near wells. —Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026

Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated. —Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026

Attendees will learn about building challenges, take part in interactive activities and provide feedback to the district. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026

Don’t miss the fascinating Frederick Douglass exhibit, the Center for Women's History, or the DiMenna Children's History Museum, which offers fun, interactive displays to engage younger guests. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 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