tactile
tactile
Definition
tac·tile (tak′təl; chiefly Brit, -tīl′)
adjective
- that can be perceived by the touch; tangible
- of, having, or related to the sense of touch
Etymology: Fr < L tactilis < tangere, to touch: see tact
tac·til′·ity (-til′ə tē) noun
tactile
Synonyms
tactile
Usage Examples
Preposition: in
- original: For instance: Example 5 Stockhausen: excerpt from Studie II ( 1954 ) [ tactile in the original ] .
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- make: Another key part of the brief was to make the sculpture tactile.
Modifies a noun
- paving: Similar tactile paving is also used at many ramped crossing points.
- stimulation: It is assumed that reflexes provoked by tactile stimulation or light pressure are not pain sensitive.
- sensation: There are ideas for building a fire on a damp blustery day or how to bring nature into your home to increase tactile sensations.
- diagram: Transcription of materials, into, for example, Braille, large print, tape or tactile diagram.
- graphics: Can I order tactile graphics from outside the UK?
- marking: RNIB co-ordinates a service for putting tactile markings on these appliances.
Modifying Another Word
- wonderfully: The rough beads are made from crushed, fused, recycled glass which results in a slightly irregular shape and wonderfully tactile beads.
- highly: They can be any size or shape, and cottages with lots of flowers round the door are very effective, and highly tactile.
- very: It is a very tactile guitar, with a lot of attitude.
- so: She added: " It is so rare we find something that is so tactile as well.
- incredibly: As with our other knickers in this incredibly tactile collection from Aloe, these pretty knickers sit beautifully yet feel barely there.
- beautifully: Historical Crosses Lotus Scarf Highly desirable and beautifully tactile, these scarves are a perfect accessory for daytime and evening wear.
Used with adjective complement
- have: Have tactile surfaces at the top and foot of the steps.
- get: The workers got quite tactile While they tried to keep their pride; And the humor became puerile When we ended up inside.
- become: She became more tactile, buying herself a velvet skirt because she liked the feeling.
- use: Like Tantrix, it was invented in New Zealand and uses wonderfully tactile Bakelite tiles.
