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

Examples of interactive in a Sentence

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Additional tools include customizable watermarks, annotations, password protection, and interactive PDF forms. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026 The full 12-company delegation spans original story IP in drama, film, animation and web novels, as well as generative AI, interactive entertainment and fan platforms. — Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 The experience is intended to be interactive to bring diners together. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Over time, a visit to Haws Cinema has become an interactive experience that combines both entertainment and education. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interactive

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of interactive was in 1832

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“Interactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interactive. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

interactive

adjective
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
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