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

Meanwhile, healthcare will integrate real-time AI diagnostics, finance will embrace 3D data visualization, and education will transition from passive learning to immersive, interactive environments. —Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

What Are Nano-Mals? Nano-mals are handheld tech toys billed as electronic companions and interactive fidget toys all in one. —Taylor Grothe, Parents, 1 Mar. 2025

In this fun and interactive class, students will use coil, pinch and slab methods to create and glaze whimsical animal head plant pots to take home as an artistic memory and memento. —Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025

Learn how to craft your own sushi rolls in an interactive class at Hi-Wire Brewing. —Alexis Clinton, Axios, 27 Feb. 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