interactive
adjective
in·ter·ac·tive
ˌin-tər-ˈak-tiv 
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
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The advanced cleaning technology gently removes earwax and debris, providing a safe and interactive ear care experience.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
View an interactive map of Hurst Fire evacuation orders and warnings on the Cal Fire website.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Library play spaces The Santa Clara County Library District is creating interactive children’s spaces in all of its libraries, including the Milpitas branch.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
The museum is an interactive walkthrough of Broadway’s past and present, featuring costumes, props and imaginative displays.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
View an interactive map of Hurst Fire evacuation orders and warnings on the Cal Fire website.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Library play spaces The Santa Clara County Library District is creating interactive children’s spaces in all of its libraries, including the Milpitas branch.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
The museum is an interactive walkthrough of Broadway’s past and present, featuring costumes, props and imaginative displays.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Interactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interactive. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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interactive
adjective
in·ter·ac·tive
ˌint-ə-ˈrak-tiv
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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