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interactive

[ in-ter-ak-tiv ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

acting one upon or with the other.
of or relating to a two-way system of electronic communications, as by means of television or computer:
interactive communications between families using two-way cable television.
(of a computer program or system) interacting with a human user, often in a conversational way, to obtain data or commands and to give immediate results or updated information:
For many years airline reservations have been handled by interactive computer systems.

interactive

/ ˌɪntərˈæktɪv /

allowing or relating to continuous two-way transfer of information between a user and the central point of a communication system, such as a computer or television
(of two or more persons, forces, etc) acting upon or in close relation with each other; interacting

interactive

If users receive real-time feedback from a computer so that they can modify the use of the machine, the hardware, software, or content, the system is said to be interactive.

First recorded in 1825–35; inter- + active

Literature in the 14th century, Strohm points out, was an intimate, interactive affair.

“We truly are interactive and open to everyone,” Peterman told me.

We see the value in having an interactive platform, where anyone can share their point of view.

A webcam girl could offer a “hands on” interactive session without ever having to leave the bedroom or swap bodily fluids.

Their playful exhibitions are often meant to be interactive and instill a childlike sense of joy in the viewer.

We can conceive of few books more useful and interactive to the average boy than this.

The causes of pathologic and accidental abortion are very numerous and often interactive.

We see many more examples in interactive multimedia, or in the heavy traffic of Internet-based communication.

Regardless of the degree of complexity, the interactive component of orality cannot be maintained in writing.

Interactive TV will undoubtedly contribute even more in this direction.

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