Definition of texture - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sensesfeel or appearance of a surface
- The texture of the wall was rough.
2.
characteristicsdistinctive character or quality of something
- The texture of the novel was rich and complex.
3.
computer graphicsTECH. image applied to a polygon in graphicsTECH.
- The texture made the 3D model look realistic.
4.
musicTECH. interrelationship of musical elementsTECH.
- The texture of the symphony was intricate.
Verb
surface treatmentgive a surface a distinctive feel or appearance
- The artist textured the clay to resemble rough stone..
Images of texture

image applied to a polygon in graphics
Expressions with texture
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visible or touchable quality of how a surface feels or looks
The artist chose a canvas with a rough surface texture.
the complex and varied experiences of daily living
The texture of life in the city is vibrant and ever-changing.
quality of language allowing multiple interpretations
The open texture of the legal text led to various interpretations.
Origin of texture
Latin, textura (weaving)
Terms with texture included in their meaning
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texture
easily giving way under pressure
appearance
small round mark differing in color or texture
texture
firm but easily broken or crumbled
texture
not smooth or even in texture
texture
having an even and regular surface
food
sweet dessert with custard-like texture
gentle texture
make something less hard
texture
less hard or firm
patterns
long narrow band of color or texture
baking texture
pizza with a thin, crispy base
texture
having fine dry particles on it, or giving a powder-like look
material quality
made from stretchy, waterproof material with smooth texture
texture
type of crisp, sweet cookie
cosmetic
substance that improves texture of hair or skin
cooking
soup with a creamy texture made with milk or cream
texture
having a smooth, soft texture like cream
crafts material
thin paper with a crinkled texture used for crafts and decorations
hair texture
state of having curls or being curly
condiment
mustard from Dijon, France with a pale yellow color and smooth texture
texture
soft and light like a feather
texture
become firmer in consistency
texture
make something soft and airy by shaking or puffing it
texture
formed into small grains or particles
texture
soft and slightly sticky when cooked
Examples of texture in a sentence
She loved the texture of the freshly baked bread. The texture of the painting was rough and intriguing. She admired the texture of the fabric in the store. The game developer used a new texture for the character's outfit. Artists often experiment with texture to enhance visual appeal. The texture of the choir's performance was rich and full.
He analyzed the texture of the jazz piece carefully. She textured the wall to give it a rustic look. They textured the fabric to make it more appealing.
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- French:texture, texturer, ...
- German:Textur, texturieren, ...
- Italian:texture, testurizzare, ...
- Spanish:textura, dar textura, ...
- Portuguese:textura, dar textura, ...
- Chinese:质地, 使具有纹理, ...
- Japanese:質感, テクスチャをつける, ...
- Arabic:مَلْمَس, نَقَّشَ, ...
- Hebrew:מִרְקָם, לָתֵת מֶרְקָם לְ, ...
- Russian:текстура, текстурировать, ...
- Ukrainian:текстура, текстурувати, ...
- Hindi:बनावट, सतह को बनावट देना, ...
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