Meaning & use

haptic

adjective·Advanced

Relating to the sense of touch, especially technology that provides feedback through vibration or pressure.

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The phone uses haptic feedback to make a slight buzz when you tap the screen.

Researchers are developing haptic gloves that let users feel virtual objects.

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Haptic is used mainly in technology and psychology to describe touch-based sensation or feedback systems.

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