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

This interactive guide from the Council on Foreign Relations examines the history of the Sunni-Shia divide and its often deadly repercussions in the modern Middle East. —Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 15 June 2026

For a deeper dive into the city’s cultural side, spend time at the Baltimore Museum of Art or The Walters Art Museum, or opt for something more interactive at the Maryland Science Center and Port Discovery Children's Museum. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026

An interactive map is available here. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026

The showcase ranged from interactive photo ops to gallery walls featuring behind-the-scenes photos from the video shoot and Rodrigo’s nurse costume on display. —Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 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