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Word of the Day: Tactile

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Word of the Day
: March 19, 2023

\TAK-tul\ adjective

What It Means

Tactile describes something related to the sense of touch. It can also be used to describe something that is tangible, that is, perceptible by touch.

// With the introduction of haptics to smartphones, receiving a call from a friend became a much more tactile experience.

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