texture
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noun \ˈteks-chər\Definition of TEXTURE
1
a : something composed of closely interwoven elements; specifically : a woven cloth b : the structure formed by the threads of a fabric
3
a : the disposition or manner of union of the particles of a body or substance b : the visual or tactile surface characteristics and appearance of something <the texture of an oil painting>
4
a : a composite of the elements of prose or poetry <all these words…meet violently to form a texture impressive and exciting — John Berryman> b : a pattern of musical sound created by tones or lines played or sung together
5
a : basic scheme or structure b : overall structure
— tex·tur·al \-chə-rəl\ adjective
— tex·tur·al·ly \-rə-lē\ adverb
— tex·tured \-chərd\ adjective
— tex·ture·less \-chər-ləs\ adjective
See Examples of TEXTURE
- wood with a rough texture
- the smooth texture of silk
- The plant's leaves are almost leathery in texture.
- foods with very different textures
- The custard should be smooth and creamy in texture.
- a song with layered textures
- I liked the raw, gritty texture of the film.
- The movies are similar in texture.
Origin of TEXTURE
Latin textura, from textus, past participle of texere to weave — more at technical
First Known Use: 1578
2texture
transitive verbtex·turedtex·tur·ing
Definition of TEXTURE
: to give a particular texture to
First Known Use of TEXTURE
1694
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