Word
Definitions
01responding to a user
B1 · Intermediate Computing
adj. allowing information to pass between a person and a computer or device.
adj. allowing a two-way flow of information between a computer and a user; responding to user input in real time.
日本語:インタラクティブ※
“The website has an interactive map that shows you the best walking routes.”
“The software features an interactive dashboard that allows analysts to manipulate variables and observe potential outcomes in real time.”
Synonyms
02people working together
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. involving people talking to each other or working together.
adj. involving or promoting communication and mutual influence between people.
日本語:インタラクティブ※
“The teacher used interactive games to help the students practice speaking.”
“The workshop was designed to be highly interactive, encouraging participants to challenge each other's assumptions through structured debate.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
03a display or feature
C1 · Advanced Countable noun General-service
n. a physical display or digital feature that you can use or play with.
n. a specific feature, often in a museum or exhibition, designed to be operated or engaged with by the public.
“The science museum has several interactives that explain how electricity works.”
“Curators installed a series of digital interactives throughout the gallery to provide historical context without cluttering the walls with text.”
Usage
Often used in the plural when referring to museum exhibits.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “interactive” in context.
Adjective
01. interactive effect
“Researchers are studying the interactive effect of diet and exercise on long-term health.”
adj + noun
02. interactive technology
“The museum uses interactive technology to engage younger visitors with historical artifacts.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“During this charming, interactive play we get to partake in singalongs (“We all knit and crochet”), flag waving and even a little faux-democracy.” “Consumer acceptance is high, as the interactive screens duplicate smartphone interfaces, keeping the UI effortless.” “The interactive map lets you search on a regional level and groups individual fires into single heat points, which are colour-coded by severity.” “And when he had visited museums, it felt more like sitting in a lecture in school than having an interactive conversation.” Etymology
From inter- + active.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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