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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Texas Measles Cases in 2025 This interactive map tracks the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas and across the United States.
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Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
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The interactive activities continue in this part of the venue, too.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Through an interactive timeline and detailed personal accounts, this interactive project exposes the widespread nature of the abuse, showing patterns over decades and highlighting the state’s failure to take responsibility despite numerous allegations against over 300 staff members.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
Join interactive Pro clinics led by our Pros Carter Worth, Dan Niles, and Dan Ives, with a special edition of Pro Talks with Tom Lee.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
The interactive activities continue in this part of the venue, too.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Through an interactive timeline and detailed personal accounts, this interactive project exposes the widespread nature of the abuse, showing patterns over decades and highlighting the state’s failure to take responsibility despite numerous allegations against over 300 staff members.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Interactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interactive. Accessed 21 Apr. 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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