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

For a crash course on the region, its terroir, and what’s causing the bubbles in your glass, start at Pressoria, an interactive, sensory-focused journey that takes place in Pommery’s former pressing center that also ends with a tasting. — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026

For its part, the Westmoreland Museum of Art utilized its partnership with Art Bridges to develop the Art Maze, an interactive installation that transformed the museum’s Cantilever Galleries into a navigable labyrinth painted by local artists. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

Plans for the site include nature trails, a tree canopy walk, an owl enclosure, a frog bog, a North American river otter habitat and interactive labs representing the Piedmont region. — Chase Jordan august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026

The event includes tailgate games and interactive experiences on the field, a DJ and autographs from coach Brent Key and Tech players. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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