BusinessAugust 21, 2026

tactility

tak-TILL-uh-tee

Definition

The quality or property of something that can be perceived or appreciated through the sense of touch.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Latin 'tactus', meaning 'touch' or 'sense of touch', combined with the suffix '-ity' to denote a state or quality.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe the physical surface quality of high-end furniture coatings, emphasizing how the brand's products aim to provide a superior sensory experience through their soft-touch, skin-friendly textures.

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