CEFR B2

tactile

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or used for the sense of touch.

Examples

The therapist used tactile stimulation to help the patient regain sensation.
Children learn a lot through tactile exploration of their environment.

Synonyms: touch, palpable, tangible, haptic

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tactile (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtæktəl/

Definition

Relating to or used for the sense of touch.

Examples

The therapist used tactile stimulation to help the patient regain sensation.
Children learn a lot through tactile exploration of their environment.
The book has a tactile cover with raised lettering for visually impaired readers.

How to Use tactile

tactile stimulation (collocation): The use of touch to activate sensory nerves. — "The physical therapist used gentle tactile stimulation to help the patient recover from nerve damage."
tactile learning (collocation): Learning through the sense of touch and physical interaction. — "Many educators believe that tactile learning can be very effective for young children."

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