in·ter·active I. \|intə(r)+\adjective Etymology:inter- + active 1.: mutually or reciprocally active 2.: interactional II. adjective : of, relating to, or being a two-way electronic communication system (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 or prompt) • interactivelyadverb