Definition

Relating to or involving communication or activity between two or more parties, especially where users can influence or respond to the system.

Example

The interactive game allowed players to make choices that affected the outcome of the story.

Conversation

Have you tried that new game that’s supposed to be really interactive?

Not yet, but I heard it’s a lot of fun with friends.

I love games that keep everyone engaged and interactive like that.

Same here! It makes the experience so much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interactive → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "act-" (from Latin "agere", meaning to do or act) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "interactive" describes something that has the nature of acting between or among participants, often involving mutual engagement.

Memory Tip

Think of things that 'act between' ('inter-') people, making them engage with each other — that's what interactive means.

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