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 interactive kitchen-bar area aims to build social connection between the staff and diners. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025

There will be workshops and panels, live entertainment and interactive demos. —Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

Beyond watching quarterback Caleb Williams preparing for his second NFL season, plus catching a glimpse of the rest of the players, the Bears will offer a series of fan-friendly interactive activities on the Halas Hall campus, including many aimed at children. —Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025

This interactive feature is provided and powered by Money Group. —Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 June 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