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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This year, Cole was itching for an interactive anvil display for the museum.
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Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 29 June 2024
Visitors can explore the museum’s extensive collections, interactive displays, and special exhibitions.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2024
Dyslexia treatments range from tutoring and interactive games to relying more on auditory learning and using bigger text or colored paper to make reading easier.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024
Social media is a powerful tool for building brand awareness due to its broad reach and interactive nature.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2024
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Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 29 June 2024
Visitors can explore the museum’s extensive collections, interactive displays, and special exhibitions.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2024
Dyslexia treatments range from tutoring and interactive games to relying more on auditory learning and using bigger text or colored paper to make reading easier.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024
Social media is a powerful tool for building brand awareness due to its broad reach and interactive nature.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2024
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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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