Tactile (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch; "haptic data"; "a tactile reflex".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The child learned to read Braille by using her tactile sense to feel the raised dots.
- Tactile sensors are being used in robots to mimic the human sense of touch.
- The new smartphone features a tactile keyboard for those who prefer the physical feedback of typing.
- Her love for painting and pottery stemmed from her love of tactile activities and crafts.
- The therapist used a combination of verbal and tactile cues to communicate with the patient.
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Meaning 2
Producing a sensation of touch; "tactile qualities"; "the tactual luxury of stroking silky human hair".
Classification
All adjective clusters.