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/
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
The museum encouraged visitors to explore the tactile exhibit with their hands.
The child learned through tactile toys instead of a screen. (Think of: touch → tactile : A tactile experience is one you learn by touching.)
The designer compared every tactile textile before choosing one for her lifestyle brand.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tactilis' meaning 'perceptible by touch,' derived from 'tactus,' the past participle of 'tangere' meaning 'to touch.'
Breakdown
tact- (touch, from Latin tangere) + -ile (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to or capable of') = tactile
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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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