tactual

• Adjectif relatif au sens du toucher ou à la perception par le contact physique ; désigne ce qui est perçu ou ressenti par le toucher. Il est aujourd'hui largement supplanté par le mot plus courant 'tactile'.

An adjective relating to the sense of touch; now largely replaced by the more common word 'tactile'.

1. C1formal

   Of or relating to the sense of touch; tactile.

   Relatif au toucher

   • The blind rely heavily on tactual information to navigate their environment.
   • Tactual perception is crucial for understanding texture and shape.
   • The study examined how tactual feedback affects learning in virtual reality.

   Synonymeshaptictactile

2. Producing a sensation of touchC1formal

   Capable of producing a sensation that is perceived by the sense of touch.

   Qui produit une sensation tactile

   • The fabric has a tactual quality that is both soft and rough.
   • Certain surfaces provide a distinct tactual experience when touched.
   • The artist used materials with varied tactual properties to create the sculpture.

   Synonymespalpabletactiletangible