Texture (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance); "breadfruit has the same texture as bread"; "sand of a fine grain"; "fish with a delicate flavor and texture"; "a stone of coarse grain".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Grain

Hypernyms

• Physical Composition
• Make-up
• Makeup
• Composition

Meaning ²

The musical pattern created by parts being played or sung together; "then another melodic line is added to the texture".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Hypernyms

• Musicalness

Meaning ³

The characteristic appearance of a surface having a tactile quality.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

• The painter used a variety of techniques to create different textures in her artwork, adding depth and visual interest.
• The smooth texture of the stone was soothing to touch, and the coolness was refreshing on a hot day.
• The velvet fabric had a luxurious texture that was pleasing to the fingers.
• The artist applied a thick layer of paint to give the painting a rough, three-dimensional texture.
• The wooden statue had a coarse texture, reflecting the natural grain of the wood from which it was carved.

Hyponyms

• Marbleizing
• Marbleisation
• Marbleising

Meaning ⁴

The essential quality of something; "the texture of Neapolitan life".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Hypernyms

• Character
• Lineament

Meaning ⁵

The feel of a surface or a fabric; "the wall had a smooth texture".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Hypernyms

• Feel

Hyponyms

• Raggedness