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

Though both Codex and Claude Code are powerful, in my experience, Claude Code simply builds websites faster, even fairly complex ones requiring interactive 3D presentations. —Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 31 Jan. 2026

The event will feature live music and performances from Bay Area artists P-Lo and Jwalt as well as food and beverages from Oakland and East Bay eateries, family-friendly activities and interactive experiences. —Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026

Employers are expected to engage in an interactive process, explore reasonable accommodations, and avoid punitive responses to disability disclosure. —Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

There’s hope that Sundance would revive the New Frontier interactive showcases. —Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 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