haptic

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Definitions of haptic word

adjective haptic of or relating to the sense of touch: the haptic sensation of holding a real book in your hands. 1
adjective haptic Digital Technology. of or relating to tactile sensations and the sense of touch as a method of interacting with computers and electronic devices: smartphones that incorporate haptic feedback; haptic technology. 1
noun haptic Usually, haptics. Digital Technology. a vibration or other tactile sensation received from a computer or electronic device: You can save power by adjusting the haptics and brightness of your phone. an input or output device that senses the body's movements by means of physical contact with the user: joysticks and other haptics. 1
noun haptic Of or relating to the sense of touch, in particular relating to the perception and manipulation of objects using the senses of touch and proprioception. 1
adjective haptic relating to or based on the sense of touch 0
adjective haptic of or having to do with the sense of touch; tactile 0

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-70; < Greek haptikós ‘able to grasp or perceive,’ equivalent to háp(tein) ‘to grasp, sense, perceive’ + -tikos -tic

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