interactive meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

interactive

adj

UK /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.tɪv/ · US /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/

Etymology From inter- + active.

Interacting with or communicating with and reacting to each other; influencing or having an effect on each other; acting or capable of acting on each other or with the other.

interactive teaching methods
two interactive systems

Computer, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Science, Sciences Offering or involving interaction with the user.

an interactive digital map with zoom and pan features

Derived terms: interactive fiction, interactive geofiction, interactively, interactiveness, interactive teller machine, interactive whiteboard, interpassive, noninteractive, non-interactive, preinteractive
Related terms: interaction, interactivity

interactive

noun

Etymology From inter- + active.

A feature (as in a museum) that can be interacted with.

The show includes computer interactives, animation, models and live parakeets (for an exercise in species identification).2009 June 26, Laurel Graeber, “Spare Times: For Children”, in New York Times: