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tactual

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of, or relating to the sense of touch.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • haptic data
  • a tactile reflex

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: haptic, tactile

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

producing a sensation of touch

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • tactile qualities
  • the tactual luxury of stroking silky human hair

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tactile

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: тактилен (taktilen) — Of, or relating to the sense of touch
  • Ukrainian: такти́льний (taktýlʹnyj) — Of, or relating to the sense of touch