interactive
gb/ˌɪntɚˈæktɪv/ us/ˌɪntɚˈæktɪv/
B1
English
~ 2300
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B1
property
1
involving active user participation
Letting people or users take part and respond, not just watch or listen.
Usage pattern:
[something] is interactive
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'interactive' with 'interesting'; however, 'interactive' specifically means there is two-way involvement or participation.
Synonyms
participatory (Emphasizes active involvement of participants, often in educational or group contexts.)
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engaging (Suggests holding attention through active involvement, but can also mean interesting without two-way interaction.)
Antonyms
passive (Describes situations where the audience or user only receives information without responding or participating.)
Collocations
interactive display
|interactive session
|interactive features
|interactive website
|interactive learning
Themes
technology
|education
|communication
Examples
- The museum offers an interactive exhibit where visitors can touch the displays.
- This software has an interactive tutorial to guide new users.
- We attended an interactive workshop on creative writing.
- The game is highly interactive, letting players shape the storyline.
- The teacher used interactive tools to keep students engaged.
Learner examples
- The game is very interactive.
- We had an interactive class today.
- This website is interactive.
- The show was interactive for the children.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
responding to user actions instantly
Describes a computer or device that answers right away when you do something.
Usage pattern:
[something] is interactive
Synonyms
responsive (Highlights quick reaction to input, especially in computing or design.)
Antonyms
static (Refers to systems or content that do not change in response to user actions.)
Collocations
interactive software
|interactive menu
|interactive interface
|interactive application
Themes
technology
|computing
Examples
- The interactive map updates as you zoom in and out.
- This website's interactive interface makes navigation easy.
- An interactive menu lets you customize your order instantly.
- The app provides an interactive experience for learning languages.
Learner examples
- The map is interactive.
- I like the interactive app.
- The menu is interactive.
- This program is interactive.
Grammar
Dictionary form
interactive
IPA
GB/ˌɪntɚˈæktɪv/
US/ˌɪntɚˈæktɪv/
Syllables & stress
in - ter - act - ive (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: interactive
Word family
Core family
interact
verb B1
interaction
noun B1
Related words
interactively
adverb
Advanced or less common
interactivity
noun
Expressions
interactive display
1/ˌɪntɚˈæktɪv dɪsplˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
screen or exhibit reacting to touch or input
A screen or show that changes when you touch it or do something.
Examples
- The science center has an interactive display about space travel.
- Visitors enjoyed the interactive display at the art gallery.
interactive learning
1/ˌɪntɚˈæktɪv lˈɚnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
education with student participation
Learning where students join in and do activities, not just listen.
Examples
- Interactive learning helps students remember more.
- The course uses games and group work for interactive learning.
interactive session
1/ˌɪntɚˈæktɪv sˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
event with active audience involvement
A meeting or class where people take part and not just listen.
Examples
- The training included an interactive session with role-playing exercises.
- We had an interactive session with the author after her talk.