Simple Definition of tactile

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tactile

adjective

ˈtæktl̟ How to pronounce tactile (audio)
British ˈtækˌtaɪl
formal : relating to the sense of touch
The thick brushstrokes give the painting a tactile quality.
visual and tactile experiences

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