Meaning & use
tactile
Relating to or perceived through the sense of touch.
See it in a sentence
The museum added tactile displays so visually impaired visitors could feel the sculptures.
Babies explore the world largely through tactile experiences like grabbing and squeezing.
A note on using this word
Tactile is common in both everyday and scientific writing, especially when describing textures or sensory experiences.
Words with a similar meaning
touchablehaptic
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