Definitions for tactileˈtæk tɪl, -taɪl
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
tac•tileˈtæk tɪl, -taɪl(adj.)
pertaining to or affecting the sense of touch.
perceptible to the touch; tangible.
Origin of tactile:
1605–15; < L tāctilis tangible =ta(n)g(ere) to touch +-tilis -tile
tac•til′i•ty-ˈtɪl ɪ ti(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
haptic, tactile, tactual(adj)
of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
"haptic data"; "a tactile reflex"
tactile, tactual(adj)
producing a sensation of touch
"tactile qualities"; "the tactual luxury of stroking silky human hair"
Wiktionary
tactile(Adjective)
tangible; perceptible to the sense of touch
tactile(Adjective)
used for feeling
tactile(Adjective)
of, or relating to the sense of touch
Webster Dictionary
Tactile(adj)
of or pertaining to the organs, or the sense, of touch; perceiving, or perceptible, by the touch; capable of being touched; as, tactile corpuscles; tactile sensations
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