tactility

noun

tac·​til·​i·​ty tak-ˈti-lə-tē 

1

: the capability of being felt or touched

2

: responsiveness to stimulation of the sense of touch

Examples of tactility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Amid the technical innovation, West remains devoted to the tactility of natural materials. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

The Board leverages the visual engagement potential of a gigantic iPad with the appealing tactility of board games. — Kevin Cortez, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Lovely Butterfly moves between the tactility of personal letters and abstraction of aerial digital maps, mediating the scales of intimacy and distance. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

One of the strongest shifts is the growing importance of comfort, tactility and emotional well-being. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for tactility

• ability
• agility
• civility
• debility
• docility
• ductility
• facility
• fertility
• fragility
• futility
• gentility
• hostility