interactor
One who engages
An interactor is a person or thing that interacts with something else—typically a user engaging with a system, interface, or experience.
The term appears in computing, design, and research contexts: The interactor navigates the virtual environment using gestures.
In interactive fiction and games, the interactor is the participant whose choices shape the narrative.
One who operates something
- playerGame participant
- operatorOne who works machinery
- agentOne who acts independently
- collaboratorOne who works jointly
contributor · partner · stakeholder · member · handler · manipulator · controller · engager
Programs directing computer operations
- applicationFormal request document
- simulationImitation of real processes
- gameOrganized play or sport
- platformRaised flat structure
environment · interface · program · device · terminal · console · display · screen
Disc through a hole
- widgetUnspecified small device
- controlAuthority to direct
- elementBasic substance or factor
- componentElement of a system
touchpoint · menu · slider · toggle · input · cursor · pointer · gesture
Tending to respond
- adaptiveAble to change accordingly
- dynamicActive and changing
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- feedbackReturned response data
sensitive · attentive · receptive · perceptive · alert · aware · intuitive · flexible
State of being submerged
- involvementState of being engaged
- participationAct of taking part
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- focusConcentrated attention point
connection · experience · session · flow · absorption · investment · exploration · discovery
user
One who operates something
collaborator · contributor · partner · stakeholder · member · handler · manipulator · controller · engager · communicator
software
Programs directing computer operations
- applicationFormal request document
- simulationImitation of real processes
- gameOrganized play or sport
platform · environment · interface · program · device · terminal · console · display · screen · kiosk
button
Disc through a hole
component · touchpoint · menu · slider · toggle · input · cursor · pointer · gesture · click
reactive
Tending to respond
- adaptiveAble to change accordingly
- dynamicActive and changing
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
feedback · sensitive · attentive · receptive · perceptive · alert · aware · intuitive · flexible · accommodating
immersion
State of being submerged
- involvementState of being engaged
- participationAct of taking part
- attentionFocused mental awareness
focus · connection · experience · session · flow · absorption · investment · exploration · discovery · manipulation
- interactive experienceActivity requiring user input
- interactive contentMaterial users engage with
- human interactionCommunication between people
- social interactionCommunication between people
- interactive exercisesTasks requiring active participation
- interactive gameplayGaming with player input
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