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 interactive artwork located on the sands of Miami Beach, where visitors are invited to sit and read, was commissioned by nonprofit Faena Art, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. —Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025

The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers. —Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025

However, the biggest addition to the 2025 Wrapped is the introduction of Wrapped Party, a new interactive feature, which turns the listener’s data into a live competition that can be played with friends. —Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 Dec. 2025

Discover your next favorite game through this interactive list. —NPR, 3 Dec. 2025

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