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Tactile

/ˈtæk.taɪl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    Of or connected with the sense of touch.

    "Her sculpture has a strong tactile quality that invites viewers to reach out and touch it."

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The word 'tactile' originates from the Latin 'tactilis', which means 'able to be touched', derived from 'tangere', meaning 'to touch'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century, reflecting a growing interest in sensory experiences.

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