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Tactility: meaning, definitions and examples

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tactility

 

[ tækˈtɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sense of touch

Tactility refers to the ability to perceive through the sense of touch. It is the quality or condition of being tactile, or perceptible to the touch. Tactility is an important aspect of human interaction with the environment.

Synonyms

tactile quality, touch perception

Examples of usage

  • Artists often explore tactility in their work, creating pieces that invite viewers to touch and feel.
  • The fabric's tactility was so smooth and luxurious, making it a popular choice for clothing designers.
  • Infants learn about the world around them through tactility, touching and feeling different textures.
  • Tactility plays a crucial role in communication, conveying emotions and intentions through physical contact.
  • The sculptor focused on enhancing the tactility of the statue, making it a sensory experience for visitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "tactility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tactilidade

🇮🇳 स्पर्शशीलता

🇩🇪 Taktilität

🇮🇩 taktualitas

🇺🇦 тактильність

🇵🇱 taktylność

🇯🇵 触覚性

🇫🇷 tactilité

🇪🇸 tactilidad

🇹🇷 dokunsallık

🇰🇷 촉각성

🇸🇦 اللمسية

🇨🇿 taktilita

🇸🇰 taktibilita

🇨🇳 触觉性

🇸🇮 taktilnost

🇮🇸 snertiskyn

🇰🇿 тактильділік

🇬🇪 შეხების გრძნობა

🇦🇿 toxunma hissi

🇲🇽 tactilidad

Etymology

The word 'tactility' originates from the Latin word 'tactilis', which means 'touchable' or 'perceptible by touch'. The concept of tactility has been significant throughout history, influencing various fields such as art, design, and communication. Human beings have always relied on tactility to interact with their surroundings and understand the physical world. The study of tactility continues to be a fundamental aspect of sensory perception and human experience.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,746, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.