Interactivity: meaning, definitions and examples

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interactivity

 

[ ˌɪntərækˈtɪvɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

digital design

The quality or condition of being interactive, able to respond to user input.

Synonyms

engagement, interaction, responsiveness

Examples of usage

  • The website's interactivity allows users to engage with the content.
  • The game's success is due to its high level of interactivity.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

The extent to which a computer or software is able to respond to user input.

Synonyms

responsiveness, user interaction, user-friendliness

Examples of usage

  • The app's interactivity makes it easy to navigate and use.
  • The new device offers enhanced interactivity for a better user experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "interactivity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interatividade

🇮🇳 अंतःक्रियात्मकता

🇩🇪 Interaktivität

🇮🇩 interaktivitas

🇺🇦 інтерактивність

🇵🇱 interaktywność

🇯🇵 インタラクティビティ

🇫🇷 interactivité

🇪🇸 interactividad

🇹🇷 etkileşimlilik

🇰🇷 상호작용성

🇸🇦 التفاعلية

🇨🇿 interaktivita

🇸🇰 interaktivita

🇨🇳 互动性

🇸🇮 interaktivnost

🇮🇸 gagnvirkni

🇰🇿 интерактивтілік

🇬🇪 ინტერაქტიულობა

🇦🇿 interaktivlik

🇲🇽 interactividad

Etymology

The term 'interactivity' originated in the late 20th century with the rise of digital technology and interactive media. It stems from the word 'interactive,' which is derived from the Latin word 'interact-' meaning 'to act between or among.' The concept of interactivity has become increasingly important in modern design and technology, emphasizing the need for user engagement and responsiveness.

See also: interacting, interaction, interactions, interactive, interactively, interactor.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,423, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.