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

With a blend of hands-on training sessions, online learning, and interactive demos, users can learn how to implement the actions that the software is recommending and use them regularly. —Michael Amori, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025

This interactive element raises the stakes, questioning whether the artist’s valuable work can prevent deforestation or if it will be sacrificed alongside the forest. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025

One-day access to NBA Crossover, the interactive fan event, is also included. —Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025

Along with the text and image generators, this platform also features interactive AI chatbots to enhance user engagement and a document editor to streamline productivity. —Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025

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