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

This will include a variety of games, including the newest interactive and high-energy games along with some nostalgic games. —Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024

Each session will be interactive and led by industry experts, Chapman says. —Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 10 June 2024

Enjoy interactive games, DJ music and drag queen performances, swag bag, and unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages. —Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 June 2024

The company has also tried to make DMs more interactive with things like contests run through messages. —Mia Sato, The Verge, 7 June 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