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interactive
adjective /ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv/
/-t̬ɚ-/ Definition
B2 describes a system or computer program that is designed to involve the user in the exchange of information: an interactive game/video This is an interactive museum where children can actively manipulate the exhibits.Operating computers C1 involving communication between people: interactive teaching methodsCommunicating and keeping in touch interactively
/-li/ adverb › The program lets you work through a text interactively.Operating computers
(Definition of interactive adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- ahold adverb
- approach noun (COMMUNICATION)
- call sb back phrasal verb
- call sb up phrasal verb (PHONE)
- call verb (PHONE)
- communicator noun
- contact noun (COMMUNICATION)
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- give sb a buzz idiom
- hear sth of sb phrasal verb
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- one-to-one adjective (TWO PEOPLE)
- phone verb
- reach verb (COMMUNICATE)
- ring verb (PHONE)
- signal verb (ACTION)
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