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tactile

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtæktəl/ · UK /ˈtæktaɪl/

tactile means: Connected with touch or the way something feels when you touch it.

adjective

SENSE OF TOUCHC1

Connected with touch or the way something feels when you touch it.

  • The fabric has a lovely tactile quality.
  • The phone provides tactile feedback when you type.
  • Children learn through visual and tactile experiences.

Similar words: touch-related

Common phrases: tactile sensation, tactile experience, tactile feedback

FOR FEELINGC2

Used to feel things through touch.

  • The insect has tactile hairs.
  • Its tactile antennae help it find obstacles.
  • These tactile organs detect nearby objects in darkness.

Common phrases: tactile hairs, tactile organs, tactile antennae

Questions about tactile

What does tactile mean?

Connected with touch or the way something feels when you touch it.

What is tactile in other languages?

Türkçe: dokunsal · Español: táctil · Français: tactile · Deutsch: taktil · Italiano: tattile · 日本語: 触覚の

How do you pronounce tactile?

In American English /ˈtæktəl/; in British English /ˈtæktaɪl/.

How do you use tactile in a sentence?

The fabric has a lovely tactile quality. The phone provides tactile feedback when you type.

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