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tactile Definition

tac·tile (taktəl; chiefly Brit, -tīl′)

adjective

  1. that can be perceived by the touch; tangible
  2. of, having, or related to the sense of touch

Etymology: Fr < L tactilis < tangere, to touch: see tact

tactile Related Forms
tac·til·ity (-tilə tē) noun
tactile Synonyms

tactile

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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.

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