Meaning of interactive in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪn(t)ərˈæktɪv/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Classifying Adjective

    interactive

    Definitions

    1. capable of acting on or influencing each other

    Synonyms

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    interactive

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from interact, on the pattern of active

    Definitions

    1. used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)

    Antonyms

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