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
Examples of interactive in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Imagine the uses for this feature and a richer interactive experience!
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Peter Suciu, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
The Holiday Fair features over 120 small-batch makers, as well as lounges, door favors, photo booths, live music and interactive art and play areas.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2023
In Copenhagen, the current UNESCO World Capital of Architecture, interactive Museums and outdoor play spaces make enjoying a family trip a breeze.
—Sunshine Flint, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2023
These may have helped Taiwan position itself as a leading purveyor of ‘BL’ (aka Boys Love) stories at the same time as its tech companies seek leadership positions in the VR and interactive entertainment sectors.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 25 Nov. 2023
Now, state cannabis regulators have created an interactive map from 1.2 million marijuana arrests conducted across the state over the last four decades as a guide to which neighborhoods qualify.
—Ashley Southall, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2023
Balenciaga Music previously offered limited-edition merchandise, exclusive content and interactive campaigns, in addition to catalogues of sounds created for runway shows.
—Maghan McDowell, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2023
These interactive calendars — filled with up to 25 mini-size and full-size beauty products — are a dream for indecisive buyers and equally exciting for the recipient to open up and indulge in.
—Shanna Shipin, Allure, 16 Nov. 2023
This is an interactive stand-up show with live audience activities, storytelling and footage from the show.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2023
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Peter Suciu, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
The Holiday Fair features over 120 small-batch makers, as well as lounges, door favors, photo booths, live music and interactive art and play areas.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2023
In Copenhagen, the current UNESCO World Capital of Architecture, interactive Museums and outdoor play spaces make enjoying a family trip a breeze.
—Sunshine Flint, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2023
These may have helped Taiwan position itself as a leading purveyor of ‘BL’ (aka Boys Love) stories at the same time as its tech companies seek leadership positions in the VR and interactive entertainment sectors.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 25 Nov. 2023
Now, state cannabis regulators have created an interactive map from 1.2 million marijuana arrests conducted across the state over the last four decades as a guide to which neighborhoods qualify.
—Ashley Southall, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2023
Balenciaga Music previously offered limited-edition merchandise, exclusive content and interactive campaigns, in addition to catalogues of sounds created for runway shows.
—Maghan McDowell, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2023
These interactive calendars — filled with up to 25 mini-size and full-size beauty products — are a dream for indecisive buyers and equally exciting for the recipient to open up and indulge in.
—Shanna Shipin, Allure, 16 Nov. 2023
This is an interactive stand-up show with live audience activities, storytelling and footage from the show.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Interactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interactive. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.
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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
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