texture
ˈtɛkstʃər
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Definition of texture - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sensesfeel or appearance of a surface
  • The texture of the wall was rough.
feel grain
2.
characteristicsdistinctive character or quality of something
  • The texture of the novel was rich and complex.
character quality
3.
computer graphicsTECH.image applied to a polygon in graphicsTECH.
  • The texture made the 3D model look realistic.
pattern surface
4.
musicTECH.interrelationship of musical elementsTECH.
  • The texture of the symphony was intricate.
sound timbre

Verb

tr.
surface treatmentgive a surface a distinctive feel or appearance
  • The artist textured the clay to resemble rough stone..
emboss engrave pattern
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Images of texture

  • texture: image applied to a polygon in graphics
    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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softadj.
texture
easily giving way under pressure
appearance
small round mark differing in color or texture
crispadj.
texture
firm but easily broken or crumbled
roughadj.
texture
not smooth or even in texture
smoothadj.
texture
having an even and regular surface
food
sweet dessert with custard-like texture
gentle texture
make something less hard
softeradj.
texture
less hard or firm

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.

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  1. French:texture, texturer, ...
  2. German:Textur, texturieren, ...
  3. Italian:texture, testurizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:textura, dar textura, ...
  5. Portuguese:textura, dar textura, ...
  6. Chinese:质地, 使具有纹理, ...
  7. Japanese:質感, テクスチャをつける, ...
  8. Arabic:مَلْمَس, نَقَّشَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִרְקָם, לָתֵת מֶרְקָם לְ, ...
  10. Russian:текстура, текстурировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:текстура, текстурувати, ...
  12. Hindi:बनावट, सतह को बनावट देना, ...
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