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

Hologram light switches will eventually keep the lavatory completely hands free, while smart mirrors can multitask by providing an interactive display of digital content. —Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024

The coalition has also published an interactive map with boarding schools in both the U.S. and Canada. —Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024

Related Articles There’s a high-tech laboratory, an interactive fragrance wall and sensory garden there. —Jennifer Weil, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024

There’s even an interactive SAIF Risk Map to help navigate and understand the issues that have been uncovered and the way in which different security risks are introduced, exploited and mitigated throughout the AI development process. —Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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