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 Zoological Society of Milwaukee's conservation education interns spend 10 weeks teaching children ages 3-14 about science, animals and conservation through interactive curriculum. —Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025

The interaction was one of many highlights during the team’s three-day experimental broadcast, an interactive, behind-the-scenes look with a booth full of former players. —Dan Hayes, New York Times, 11 July 2025

The area includes a four-story structure topped by an interactive rocket design experience and showcases a test-fire simulation to folks on the ground. —Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from entrepreneurs, authors, athletes, musicians and entertainers during panel discussions and interactive activities. —Sharareh Drury, People.com, 10 July 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