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tac·tu·al
(tăk′cho͞o-əl)adj.
Tactile.
[Latin tāctus, touch; see tact + -al.]
tac′tu·al·ly adv.
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tactual
(ˈtæktjʊəl)adj
1. (Physiology) caused by touch; causing a tactile sensation
2. (Physiology) of or relating to the tactile sense or the organs of touch
[C17: from Latin tactus a touching; see tact]
ˈtactually adv
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tac•tu•al
(ˈtæk tʃu əl)adj.
of or pertaining to the sense of touch.
tac′tu•al•ly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | tactual - of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch; "haptic data"; "a tactile reflex" |
2. | tactual - producing a sensation of touch; "tactile qualities"; "the tactual luxury of stroking silky human hair" |
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tactual
adjectiveOf, relating to, or arising from the sense of touch:
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