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

The resort’s daily interactive environmental programs for children include nature walks, microscope time in the kid-size lab, and field trips. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026

Apart from the main show, the event spawned a mass of interactive exhibits from all six military branches over five city blocks. —Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026

Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated. —Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026

Guests can also enjoy cultural performances, live music, K-pop dance parties, cosplay contests and interactive activities throughout the weekend. —Rashad Williams, CBS News, 24 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