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

But interactive technology goes beyond typing in text for a response, as anyone who has talked to Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa can attest. —Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

There were art experiments, interactive explanations, eclipse maps and several stunning visualizations. —The Upshot Staff, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024

The rating will also have information about possible interactive elements, such as if there are in-game purchases or user-to-user communication. —Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024

The museum consists of interactive installations and artworks created by 18 internationally renowned artists. —Times Photography Staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 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