tactual

adjective

tac·​tu·​al ˈtak-chə-wəl How to pronounce tactual (audio)
-chəl
tactually adverb

Examples of tactual in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, tactual gold is up more than 4% and back around $1,900 an ounce, once again flirting with record highs of above $2,000. Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 27 Apr. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Latin tactus sense of touch — more at tact

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tactual was in 1642

Dictionary Entries Near tactual

Cite this Entry

“Tactual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tactual. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

tactual

adjective
tac·​tual ˈtak-chə-wəl How to pronounce tactual (audio)
: of or relating to the sense or the organs of touch : derived from or producing the sensation of touch : tactile
tactual stimuli
tactually adverb
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