- that can be perceived by the touch; tangible
- of, having, or related to the sense of touch
Origin of tactile
French from Classical Latin tactilis from tangere, to touch: see tact
adjective
The definition of tactile is touchable or sensed by the touch.
An example of tactile is a book written in Braille.
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tactile
adjective
- Relating to, involving, or perceptible to the sense of touch: tactile sensations; tactile sensitivity.
- Characterized by or conveying an illusion of tangibility: tactile language.
Origin of tactile
From Latin tāctilis from tāctus past participle of tangere to touch ; see tact .Related Forms:
- tac′tile·ly
adverb
- tac·til′i·ty
noun
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Used for or sensitive to touch.
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Adjective
(comparative more tactile, superlative most tactile)
- Tangible; perceptible to the sense of touch.
- Used for feeling.
- Of, or relating to the sense of touch.
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tactile - Medical Definition
adj.
- Relating to, involving, or perceptible to the sense of touch: tactile sensations; tactile sensitivity.
- Characterized by or conveying an illusion of tangibility: tactile language.
Related Forms:
- tac′tile·ly
adv.
- tac·til′i·ty (-tĭl′ĭ-tē)
n.
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Sentence Examples
- The only other sense-organs are the captacula, which are tactile and olfactory.
- 9, E) that cover the body of an insect have a tactile function.
- T, Tactile hairs springing from surface of body.
- The tentacles are organs which serve both for the tactile sense and for the capture of food.
- Dibular hemignaths is the second of Ant, Antenna or tactile ten the whole series.
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