haptics

hap·tics

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hap-tiks]
- /ˈhæp tɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hap-tiks]
- /ˈhæp tɪks/

Definitions of haptics word

noun haptics 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
adjective haptics of or relating to the sense of touch: the haptic sensation of holding a real book in your hands. 1
adjective haptics 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 haptics (medicine) The study of the sense of touch. 1
noun Technical meaning of haptics (interface) The science of applying tactile sensation to human interaction with computers. 1
noun haptics the scientific study of the sense of touch 0

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Origin of haptics

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; See origin at haptic; -ics

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Parts of speech for Haptics

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haptics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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