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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInteractive
/ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Of two or more people or things acting on or influencing each other; allowing a two-way flow of information between a computer and a user.
"The museum features an interactive exhibit that lets visitors simulate space travel." - 2
Requiring the user's continuous participation rather than passive observation.
"Online learning platforms provide interactive modules to keep students engaged."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English prefix inter- (meaning 'between' or 'among') combined with active, originating from Latin activus. First recorded in the mid-19th century, the term gained prominent technological and digital relevance in the late 20th century to describe systems that allow two-way communication between a user and a computer.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Interactive" is said worldwide
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interactif
Transliteration: /ɛ̃.tɛʁ.ak.tif/
"Le tableau blanc interactif facilite l'apprentissage en classe."
interaktiv
Transliteration: /ɪntɐakˈtiːf/
"Das Videospiel bietet eine sehr interaktive Spielwelt."
interattivo
Transliteration: /in.ter.atˈti.vo/
"Abbiamo visitato una mostra d'arte interattiva."
interactivo
Transliteration: /in.te.ɾakˈti.βo/
"La página web incluye un mapa interactivo de la ciudad."
interativo
Transliteration: /ĩ.te.ɾaˈtʃi.vu/
"O sistema possui um menu interativo simples de usar."
पारस्परिकता
Transliteration: paarsparikta
Script: पारस्परिक
"यह खेल बहुत इंटरैक्टिव है।"
交互式
Transliteration: jiāohùshì
"这是一个非常有趣的交互式展览。"
상호작용하는
Transliteration: sanghojakyonghaneun
"우리는 상호작용하는 웹사이트를 만들고 있습니다."
インタラクティブ
Transliteration: intarakutibu
"その美術館には多くのインタラクティブな展示があります。"
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