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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Physical-digital convergence allows for highly interactive artistic performances, public installations, and social gatherings, harnessing AR, computer vision, and advanced robotics to craft multisensory experiences.
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Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Graham noted that, for example, the Internet Archive is currently the only place the public can find a copy of an interactive timeline detailing the events of Jan. 6.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
In team sports especially, and interactive individual sports where athletes compete directly against each other (i.e. boxing), being unorthodox can be advantageous in making someone more unpredictable.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
This industry is at an inflection point with the onset of interactive gaming.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
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Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Graham noted that, for example, the Internet Archive is currently the only place the public can find a copy of an interactive timeline detailing the events of Jan. 6.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
In team sports especially, and interactive individual sports where athletes compete directly against each other (i.e. boxing), being unorthodox can be advantageous in making someone more unpredictable.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
This industry is at an inflection point with the onset of interactive gaming.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Interactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interactive. Accessed 28 Mar. 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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