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I'm kind of a tech geek. With the camera work, I chose to shoot super 16, which has a real tactile feel. I feel it's as authentic as possible; I love the way the grain feels.
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Meaning of "tactile" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TACTILE

From Latin tactilis, from tangere to touch.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TACTILE

tactile  [ˈtæktaɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TACTILE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tactile is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES TACTILE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

tactile

Somatosensory system

The somatosensory system is a complex sensory system. It is made up of a number of different receptors, including thermoreceptors, photoreceptors, mechanoreceptors and chemoreceptors. It also comprises essential processing centres, or sensory modalities, such as proprioception, mechanoreception, thermoception, and nociception. The sensory receptors cover the skin and epithelia, skeletal muscles, bones and joints, internal organs, and the cardiovascular system. While touch is considered one of the five traditional senses, the impression of touch is formed from several modalities including pressure, skin stretch, vibration and temperature. In medicine, the colloquial term "touch" is usually replaced with "somatic senses" to better reflect the variety of mechanisms involved. Somatic senses are sometimes referred to as somesthetic senses, with the understanding that somesthesis includes touch, proprioception and also haptic perception.

Definition of tactile in the English dictionary

The definition of tactile in the dictionary is of, relating to, affecting, or having a sense of touch. Other definition of tactile is capable of being touched; tangible.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TACTILE


coctile
ˈkɒktaɪl
contractile
kənˈtræktaɪl
ductile
ˈdʌktaɪl
erectile
ɪˈrɛktaɪl
fictile
ˈfɪktaɪl
inductile
ɪnˈdʌktaɪl
insectile
ɪnˈsɛktaɪl
lifestyle
ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl
nonretractile
ˌnɒnrɪˈtræktaɪl
perissodactyle
pəˌrɪsəʊˈdæktaɪl
projectile
prəˈdʒɛktaɪl
protractile
prəˈtræktaɪl
pterodactyle
ˌtɛrəˈdæktaɪl
retractile
rɪˈtræktaɪl
sectile
ˈsɛktaɪl
style
staɪl
textile
ˈtɛkstaɪl
tile
taɪl
tractile
ˈtræktaɪl
trajectile
trəˈdʒɛktaɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TACTILE

tactful
tactfully
tactfulness
tactic
tactical
tactical voting
tactically
tactician
tacticity
tactics
tactilely
tactilist
tactility
taction
tactless
tactlessly
tactlessness
tactual
tactuality
tactually

WORDS THAT END LIKE TACTILE

cortile
fertile
futile
gentile
hostile
infantile
infertile
interquartile
inutile
mercantile
percentile
portatile
productile
quintile
refractile
reptile
stile
utile
versatile
volatile

Synonyms and antonyms of tactile in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tactile» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TACTILE

Find out the translation of tactile to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tactile from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tactile» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

触觉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

táctil
570 millions of speakers

English

tactile
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्पर्श
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اللمس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тактильные
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tátil
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্পৃশ্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tactile
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sentuhan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

taktil
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

触覚の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

촉각
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tactile
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xúc giác
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொட்டுணரக்கூடிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पर्शाने जाणलेला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dokunsal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tattile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Dotykowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тактильні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tactil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αφής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tasbare
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

taktil
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

taktile
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tactile

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TACTILE»

The term «tactile» is very widely used and occupies the 18.489 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TACTILE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tactile

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10 QUOTES WITH «TACTILE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tactile.
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Paul Auster
Writing has always had that tactile quality for me. It's a physical experience.
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Andrew Bird
I don't want technology to take me so far that I don't have to use my brain anymore. It's like GPS taking over and losing your internal compass. It's always got to be tactile, still organic.
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Ryan Coogler
I'm kind of a tech geek. With the camera work, I chose to shoot super 16, which has a real tactile feel. I feel it's as authentic as possible; I love the way the grain feels.
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Dave Eggers
I think newspapers shouldn't try to compete directly with the Web, and should do what they can do better, which may be long-form journalism and using photos and art, and making connections with large-form graphics and really enhancing the tactile experience of paper.
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Peter Eisenman
The guy who sits in front of the TV set with headphones on has lost the capacity to react to the tactile environment.
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Billy Gibbons
Well, everybody faces the fact there really aren't many records stores around to just go and browse. Maybe browse online, yet that tactile feel of flipping through a stack of vinyl remains one of life's simple pleasures.
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Julia Glass
My love of books - not just of their tactile pleasures but of their astonishing variety - was born in a book-filled house; my father is a scholar.
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Ross Lovegrove
The world we live in is not purely visual. For me it's totally poly-sensorial so the tactile, sensual aspect of living in the work that I do is brought to the fore.
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Jamie Oliver
I think there are definitely two types of student: the academic kids and the 50% who fail. It's very clear to see - it's fact. We're not doing enough for those who fail; they need a more physical, tactile approach, involving people skills, team-building, problem-solving, building things.
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John Sexton
Whatever it takes to get the image to reach that level is what that photographer needs to do. And for me, I just have such a love of the tactile and sensuous quality of a black and white silver gelatin print.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TACTILE»

Discover the use of tactile in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tactile and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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E.H. Weber on the Tactile Senses
The first edition of this book (E.H. Weber: The Sense of Touch, Academic Press, 1978) has long been out of print. But interest in Weber's work continues and this revised edition commemorates the bicentenary of his birth.
Ernst Heinrich Weber, Helen Elizabeth Ross, David J. Murray, 1996
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The Tactile Eye: Touch and the Cinematic Experience
"The Tactile Eye "expands on phenomenological analysis and film theory in its accessible and beautifully written exploration of the visceral connection between films and their viewers.
Jennifer M. Barker, 2009
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Tactile Graphics
This heavily illustrated guide covers theory, techniques, materials, and step-by-step instructions for educators, rehabilitators, graphic artists, museum and business personnel, employers, and anyone involved in producing tactile material ...
Polly Edman, American Foundation for the Blind, 1992
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Robotic Tactile Sensing: Technologies and System
To better explain the concepts the text is supported by large number of figures. The technological trends and other applications of tactile sensing are presented at the end of the book.
Ravinder S. Dahiya, Maurizio Valle, 2012
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Touch: Graphic Design with Tactile Appeal
Touch Graphics celebrates innovative graphic design that uses materials to send a message. Fur, cloth, vellum, metal, and more -- here are designs whose tactile allure is fascinating and memorable.
Ferdinand Lewis, Rita Street, 2003
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Neural Aspects of Tactile Sensation
This volume draws together the increasing body of knowledge regarding the mechanisms underlying tactile sensation and how they relate to tactile perception.
J.W. Morley, 1998
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Artificial Tactile Sensing in Biomedical Engineering
Master Artificial Tactile Sensing Design for Biomedical Engineering Applications Filled with high-quality photographs and illustrations, including some in color, this definitive guide details the design and manufacturing of artificial ...
Siamak Najarian, Javad Dargahi, Ali Mehrizi, 2009
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Tactile Working Memory and Multimodal Loading
This work explored the role of spatial grouping, set size, and stimulus probe modality using a recall task for visual, auditory, and tactile information.
Peter Ian Terrence, 2008
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Tactile Sensing and Display: Haptic Feedback For Minimally ...
Comprehensively covers the key technologies for the development of tactile perception in minimally invasive surgery Covering the timely topic of tactile sensing and display in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, this book ...
Javad Dargahi, Saeed Sokhanvar, Siamak Najarian, 2012
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Robot tactile sensing
Graduate-level text and reference book detailing tactile sensing as a source of sensory feedback for Robotic Systems. The author is senior lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering at Monash University.
R. Andrew Russell, 1990

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TACTILE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tactile is used in the context of the following news items.
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Prince Harry flirts with Doctor Who's Jenna Coleman at Audi Polo …
Single Prince Harry enjoyed a 'flirty' night with Doctor Who star Jenna Coleman in a 'tactile' after-dark encounter during an A-list polo party, it was revealed ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
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Immersion and Ubisoft Launch Trials Frontier With Tactile Effects …
Trials Frontier is one of the first games designed with custom tactile effects using TouchSense® Engage, Immersion's haptic technology for creating interactive ... «Business Wire, Apr 15»
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3D virtual objects that can be touched and felt
British company Ultrahaptics has developed a unique technology that enables users to receive tactile sensations from invisible three dimension objects floating ... «Reuters, Apr 15»
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RBA to introduce tactile banknotes after 13yo blind boy Connor …
A 13-year-old blind boy's year-long campaign to ask the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to print tactile banknotes has finally paid off. Connor McLeod's idea ... «ABC Online, Feb 15»
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'Phorm' Case Adds Morphing Tactile Keyboard to iPad Mini
An all-in-one case, keyboard, and screen protector, Phorm can dynamically add and remove tactile buttons on the iPad mini's screen to add texture to the ... «Mac Rumors, Feb 15»
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Showtime's Tactile Trailer for 'Homeland' Will Shake Smartphones …
After installing an update for the Showtime Anytime app, users will experience tactile effects synced with the trailer. For example, the phone will vibrate when a ... «Variety, Sep 14»
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Dave Lee Travis says he is 'tactile' but not a 'moron'
Dave Lee Travis has told a court he is a “tactile person” but not a “complete moron” as he branded his alleged victims “liars” in increasingly heated exchanges. «Telegraph.co.uk, Sep 14»
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Rolf Harris trial: Family friend tells court entertainer was 'tactile', but …
A number of defence witnesses have told Rolf Harris's indecent assault trial in London that he was a "warm, tactile man" who liked to hug people, but who never ... «ABC Online, Jun 14»
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Tactile Raises $11M To Help Workers Sync Their Personal And …
JPEG_-_Dropbox Tactile, a new enterprise company that wants to help workers bring together all their customer information into one app, has raised $11.2 ... «TechCrunch, Mar 14»
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Fujitsu Prototype Tablet Includes 'Tactile Sensation' Screen
"This technology enables tactile sensations — either smooth or rough, which had until now been difficult to achieve — right on the touch-screen display," Fujitsu ... «PC Magazine, Feb 14»

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