Textural: meaning, definitions and examples

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textural

 

[ หˆtษ›kstสƒษ™rษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

relating to texture

Textural refers to the characteristics or feel of a surface or substance. It can describe the tactile quality of materials or the visual representation of layers and patterns in art and design.

Synonyms

surface, tactile, textile

Examples of usage

  • The textural differences between the two fabrics were striking.
  • In her painting, she emphasized the textural elements to enhance the visual depth.
  • The chef focused on the textural contrast in his dish, combining creamy and crunchy elements.

Translations

Translations of the word "textural" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น textural

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฐเฅเคถเฅเคตเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช textural

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tekstural

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ัƒะบั‚ัƒั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ teksturalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใ‚ฏใ‚นใƒใƒฃใƒผใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท textural

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ textural

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dokuya ait

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆ๊ฐ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณูŠุฌูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ texturรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ texturรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บน็†็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teksturalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ textรบr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะบัั‚ัƒั€ะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tekstural

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ textural

Word origin

The term 'textural' originated from the word 'texture', which comes from the Latin 'textura', meaning 'a weaving, fabric', derived from 'texere', meaning 'to weave'. The use of 'texture' dates back to the 14th century in English and has evolved to refer not just to physical fabrics, but to the qualities of surfaces and substances in various contexts, including art and food. By the mid-20th century, 'textural' began to be widely employed in discussions around visual arts, music, and culinary arts to convey a complex quality that engages the senses.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,277, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.