hap·tic

(hăp′tĭk)

adj.

Of or relating to the sense of touch; tactile.

[Greek haptikos, from haptesthai, to grasp, touch, of unknown origin.]

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haptic

(ˈhæptɪk)

adj

(Biology) relating to or based on the sense of touch

[C19: from Greek, from haptein to touch]

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.

haptic - of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch; "haptic data"; "a tactile reflex"

tactile, tactual

Translations

haptisch

háptico

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