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tactility n

Tactility means physical quality of being touchable or having a noticeable tactile feel. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of tactility

  • physical quality of being touchable or having a noticeable tactile feel

Usage examples of tactility

The phone case had pleasing tactility because its soft ridges made it easy to feel and grip.

Designers tested the tactility of the fabric, asking whether it felt smooth, rough, heavy, or delicate in the hand.

A printed map has a tactility that a screen lacks: you can feel the folds, edges, and paper texture.

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