interactive
acting one upon or with the other.
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.
(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.
Origin of interactive
1Other words from interactive
- in·ter·ac·tive·ly, adverb
- non·in·ter·ac·tive, adjective
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How to use interactive in a sentence
Theater can’t be produced now in its preferred in-person setting — and in the way that Doerries would normally stage his interactive presentations — because of the pandemic in which his Thursday night audience is daily enveloped.
During a pandemic, the medical profession turns to Greek tragedy — to heal | Peter Marks | November 20, 2020 | Washington PostMany exhibit areas are closed and, in the ones that are open, videos and interactive displays have been turned off.
You have until Nov. 22 to visit these six Smithsonian museums. Here’s what to expect. | Kelsey Ables | November 19, 2020 | Washington PostEnjoy interviews, panel discussions, breakout sessions and interactive Q&As geared to help early-stage startups build and succeed.
Only 72 hours left until early-bird savings end for TC Sessions: Space 2020 | Alexandra Ames | November 11, 2020 | TechCrunchAt that time, fundraising was only available by way of interactive “Donation Stickers” that users could add to their TikTok videos and live streams.
TikTok test lets users fundraise for charity from their profile | Sarah Perez | November 11, 2020 | TechCrunchHere are just some of the luminaries you’ll hear from and engage with during main stage interviews, panel discussions, breakout sessions and interactive Q&As.
Early-bird savings ends this Friday for TC Sessions Space 2020 | Alexandra Ames | November 9, 2020 | TechCrunch
British Dictionary definitions for interactive
/ (ˌɪntərˈæktɪv) /
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
(of two or more persons, forces, etc) acting upon or in close relation with each other; interacting
Derived forms of interactive
- interactivity, noun
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Cultural definitions for interactive
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