Meaning & use
haptic
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.
A note on using this word
Haptic is used mainly in technology and psychology to describe touch-based sensation or feedback systems.
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