adj
tactile
TAK-tyl
adj
1
Relating to the sense of touch, or perceptible by touch.
"The braille alphabet is a tactile system of reading."
"The fabric had a pleasing tactile quality."
How to Use Tactile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with touch — either something you can physically feel, or a strong sense of touch itself.
Common pairings
tactile sensation
a tactile experience
tactile feedback
Word Forms
more tactile comparative, most tactile superlative
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Etymology
From Latin tactilis, "able to be touched," from tangere, "to touch."