tactility

noun

tac·​til·​i·​ty tak-ˈti-lə-tē How to pronounce tactility (audio)
1
: the capability of being felt or touched
2
: responsiveness to stimulation of the sense of touch

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Next, add a simple, oversized V-neck sweater in cozy wool or cashmere, and velvet, Mary Jane flats to bring even more rich tactility. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024 The fingerprints left by filmmaker Nick Park and his comrades at Aardman Animation on the clay figures of their flagship duo Wallace and Gromit are visual proof of the tactility inherent in their construction. Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2024 Such tactility also means switchgear can be controlled by touch instead of swiping or tapping at a display. Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 16 Sep. 2024 The vibrancy is juxtaposed with a structural flexibility and tactility, a far cry from the streamlined artistry of the ancient Yogini, and yet, evocative to the families and contemporary art lovers who visit the museum. Alexandra Bregman, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tactility 

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tactility was in 1659

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“Tactility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tactility. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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