haptic
ˈhæptɪk
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Definition of haptic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sensesTECH.relating to the sense of touchTECH.
  • The haptic feedback on the phone is impressive.
tactile tactual touch-sensitive
2.
technologyTECH.involving interaction with virtual objects using the sense of touchTECH.
  • Haptic technology allows users to feel textures in a digital environment..
tactile tangible
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Expressions with haptic

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physical sensation created by a device to simulate touch
The phone uses haptic feedback when you press the screen.
feeling of contact with something
The haptic sensation of the soft blanket was comforting.

Origin of haptic

Greek, haptein (to touch)

Terms with haptic included in their meaning

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video games
provide haptic feedback by vibrating

Examples of haptic in a sentence

  • He appreciated the haptic qualities of the new gaming controller.
  • The haptic feedback in the game controller made it more immersive.
  • Haptic gloves can simulate the feeling of holding objects.

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  1. French:haptique, ...
  2. German:haptisch, ...
  3. Italian:aptico, ...
  4. Spanish:háptico, ...
  5. Portuguese:háptico, ...
  6. Chinese:触觉的, 触觉技术的, ...
  7. Japanese:触覚の, ハプティック, ...
  8. Arabic:لَمْسِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִישּׁוּשִׁי, הַפְּטִי, ...
  10. Russian:тактильный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тактильний, тактильний віртуальний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्पर्शीय, स्पर्शात्मक, ...
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