tactility

noun

tac·​til·​i·​ty tak-ˈti-lə-tē How to pronounce tactility (audio)
1
: the capability of being felt or touched
2
: responsiveness to stimulation of the sense of touch

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One of the strongest shifts is the growing importance of comfort, tactility and emotional well-being. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 If silhouettes are clean, the fabrics used, sourced primarily in Japan and Italy, add a luxe sense of tactility and texture. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 And its button layout brings familiarity and tactility. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026 Knight is a lot better at this than most of his contemporaries, but tactility can be difficult to fake for someone who usually doesn’t have to. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tactility

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tactility was in 1659

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“Tactility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tactility. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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