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.

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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.

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Other Word Forms

• interactively adverb
• interactivity noun
• noninteractive adjective

Etymology

Origin of interactive

First recorded in 1825–35; inter- + active

Example Sentences

"Vince's influence on the video game industry was profound and far-reaching," the company said, adding that "his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment."

From Barron's

His eyebrow-raising biography is dissected by way of inventive vignettes that blend performance and wildly interactive sets.

From Los Angeles Times

“A friend, colleague, leader and visionary creator, his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of players and developers around the world,” Electronic Arts said in its statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Average time spent in the FAO Schwarz store has increased by 10% since it introduced these experiences, which include other first-come-first-serve interactive displays like customizing toys.

From The Wall Street Journal

A single socket is rated at 13 amps and ESF's website provides an interactive socket calculator to illustrate combinations which could cause an overload.

From BBC

Related Words

• bilateral
• collective
• reciprocal