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

According to the company, Sirius is designed to appeal to users looking for an interactive robotic pet rather than an industrial or surveillance-focused robot. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026

In a first for the Sphere in Las Vegas, the venue’s outer shell (it’s called the Exosphere) will debut an interactive game Thursday, in a partnership with Lego and Disney’s Lucasfilm. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026

The settlement is a landmark moment for Garcia, as well as other families who have claimed that their teens were harmed by what have been described as sexualized and interactive virtual companions. —Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026

Fans will also be able to join roundtable discussions and take part in the interactive elements of Royals Rally. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 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