Tactile: meaning, definitions and examples

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tactile

 

[ หˆtรฆktaษชl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

sense of touch

Relating to the sense of touch or the perception of physical sensations; tangible.

Synonyms

haptic, palpable, physical, tangible

Examples of usage

  • The tactile feedback on the smartphone screen makes it easier to type.
  • Children learn about the world around them through tactile experiences.
  • The artist used a variety of tactile materials in her sculpture.
  • The tactile sensitivity of his fingers allowed him to detect even the slightest changes in texture.
  • Some people have a preference for tactile learning, where they learn best through hands-on experiences.
Context #2 | Noun

sense of touch

The sense of touch; the ability to perceive and recognize textures, shapes, and temperatures through physical contact.

Synonyms

haptic perception, sense of touch, tactility

Examples of usage

  • His tactile sense was so heightened that he could distinguish between different fabrics blindfolded.
  • Some animals rely heavily on their tactile senses to navigate their environment and find food.

Translations

Translations of the word "tactile" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรกtil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคฐเฅเคถเคจเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taktil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ taktil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะบั‚ะธะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dotykowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฆ่ฆšใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tactile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tรกctil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dokunsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด‰๊ฐ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ู…ุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hmatovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hmatovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฆ่ง‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ taktilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snertiskynjun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะบั‚ะธะปัŒะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ— แƒแƒฆแƒฅแƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taktik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tรกctil

Etymology

The word 'tactile' comes from the Latin word 'tactilis', which means 'able to be touched'. The concept of touch has always been essential for humans and animals to explore and understand the world around them. The development of tactile technology has revolutionized many industries, from smartphones with touchscreens to virtual reality experiences that incorporate tactile feedback. Understanding the importance of tactile sensations can enhance our interactions with the environment and improve our overall quality of life.

See also: intact, tactful, tactfully, tactic, tactless.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,871, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.