tactile — relating to the sense of touch; perceptible by touch
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the sense of touch; perceptible by touch
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæktaɪl/
Korean meaning: 촉각의, 만질 수 있는
Korean pronunciation: 택-타일 (강세: 택)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother loves tactile fabrics like velvet because she says they feel like hugging a cloud.
- Children with tactile learning styles understand math better when they can manipulate physical objects.
- The new smartphone has tactile buttons that click satisfyingly, unlike those boring flat screens.
tactile
ADJECTIVE//ˈtæktaɪl//
relating to the sense of touch; perceptible by touch
Exploring through touch and feel
Tactile care makes the fragile mobile
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tactilis' meaning 'perceptible by touch,' derived from 'tactus,' the past participle of 'tangere' meaning 'to touch.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother loves tactile fabrics like velvet because she says they feel like hugging a cloud.”
“Children with tactile learning styles understand math better when they can manipulate physical objects.”
“The new smartphone has tactile buttons that click satisfyingly, unlike those boring flat screens.”
“The chef insisted that cooking is a tactile art - you must feel the dough to know when it's ready.”
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