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

By reviewing satellite images, construction permits, and local regulatory filings, the team builds an interactive map that estimates cost, ownership, and power consumption. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026

This interactive feature is provided and powered by Bankrate. —Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025

Families will equally have enough to enjoy with rides built for kids, including a classic carousel, bumper cars and the highly-immersive and interactive Enchanted Greenhouse dark ride. —Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025

Play & Entertain Rooms Bring the sports off the court or course and into your home for interactive play and entertaining! —Jackson Design and Remodeling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 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