interactive

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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

interactivity

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noun

in·​ter·​activity "+ 

: the fact or process of interacting

Examples of interactive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The district also had interactive stations where kids could try robotics, drones, 3D printing, and more. — Dawn White, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

The stunt was Depp’s second in-character appearance as Scrooge, coming three months after a similarly interactive appearance at San Diego Comic-Con that also generated mounds of social media content from passerby. — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

With the twist of a dial, children can transform a blank wall into an interactive work of art. — Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

With interactive stations dedicated for each step in the process. — Rich Pope, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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