Main Entry: ¹tex·ture

Pronunciation: \ˈteks-chər\

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin textura, from textus, past participle of texere to weave — more at technical

Date: 1578

1 a : something composed of closely interwoven elements; specifically : a woven cloth b : the structure formed by the threads of a fabric
2 a : essential part : substance b : identifying quality : character
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