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tactile

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈtæktaɪl/

KK: /ˈtæktəl/

adjective
Definition

Related to the sense of touch; something that can be felt or touched.


Example

The tactile experience of the fabric made the dress more appealing.


Conversation
Sloth A
I love how this fabric feels; it's so tactile!
Sloth B
I know what you mean! It makes such a difference in comfort.
Sloth A
Yeah, I prefer materials that are more tactile and engaging.
Sloth B
Same here! It really enhances the overall experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tactual
touchable
palpable
Antonyms
intangible
imperceptible
abstract
Root Explanation

Tactile → It is formed from "tactus" (meaning touch) and the suffix "-ile" (meaning capable of). The word "tactile" refers to something that is capable of being touched or related to the sense of touch.

Memory Tip

Think of 'touch' ('tactus') to remember that 'tactile' means something that can be touched.

Visually Confused Words
tractile
intactile
tatie
trajectile
retractile
intractile
attractile
tractlet
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