Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

enactive

Adjective

/ɪˈnæktɪv/

Definition

Relating to or denoting a mode of cognitive processing that emphasizes the role of perception and action in the understanding of the world.

Examples

The enactive approach to learning stresses the importance of engaging with materials directly.
In enactive cognition, knowledge is developed through interactions with the surroundings.

Meaning

The term enactive refers to a way of knowing and interacting with the environment that arises through direct experience and action, rather than through passive observation.