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Synonyms

interactive

American  
[in-ter-ak-tiv] / ˌɪn tərˈæk tɪv /

adjective

  1. acting one upon or with the other.

  2. of or relating to a two-way system of electronic communications, as by means of television or computer.

    interactive communications between families using two-way cable television.

  3. (of a computer program or system) interacting with a human user, often in a conversational way, to obtain data or commands and to give immediate results or updated information.

    For many years airline reservations have been handled by interactive computer systems.

noun

  1. a feature, activity, or medium that requires the active participation of the user, especially in a digital or educational context.

    Each chapter ends with an interactive to test what the reader has learned.
interactive British  
/ ˌɪntərˈæktɪv /

adjective

  1. allowing or relating to continuous two-way transfer of information between a user and the central point of a communication system, such as a computer or television

  2. (of two or more persons, forces, etc) acting upon or in close relation with each other; interacting

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interactive Cultural  

  1. If users receive real-time feedback from a computer so that they can modify the use of the machine, the hardware, software, or content, the system is said to be interactive.

Other Word Forms

  • interactively adverb
  • interactivity noun
  • noninteractive adjective

Example Sentences

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Simon Broucke didn’t expect to use his mathematics degree for his music assistant job at “Masquerade,” the new interactive revival of “The Phantom of the Opera” in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

And for under twos, the advice is to avoid screens except for shared, interactive use.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

To support education and awareness, the researchers have released a curated deepfake dataset that includes interactive quizzes for training purposes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Beyond “Fortnite,” the company is known as a leader in 3D engine technology and interactive entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Ogden and Kira “retired” to their home in Oregon and started a nonprofit educational software company, Halcydonia Interactive, which created free interactive adventure games for kids.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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