haptic

[ hap-tik ]

/ ˈhæp tɪk /

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adjective Sometimes hap·ti·cal .

of or relating to the sense of touch: the haptic sensation of holding a real book in your hands.

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.

noun

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.

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Origin of haptic

First recorded in 1860–70; from Greek haptikós “able to grasp or perceive,” equivalent to háp(tein) “to grasp, sense, perceive” + -tikos adjective suffix (see -tic)

Words nearby haptic

happy warrior, Hapsburg, Hapsburgs, hapten, hapteron, haptic, haptics, haptometer, haptotropism, hapu, hapuka

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How to use haptic in a sentence

Inside the chair, Razer envisions a full-on haptic feedback system that will provide targeted feedback as you play.
Razer’s concept gaming chair wraps players in a huge, curved screen|Stan Horaczek|January 12, 2021|Popular-Science
Late last year, Sony introduced haptic feedback to its PlayStation 5 controller, which was one of the most interesting and fun features of the new console.
Razer’s concept gaming chair wraps players in a huge, curved screen|Stan Horaczek|January 12, 2021|Popular-Science
In some supported games, players can take advantage of Logitech’s new haptics system that mimics the vibrations they’d feel driving on whatever surface their car is on, be it asphalt or the dirt.
The Perfect Last-Minute Gifts for the Gamers in Your Life|Patrick Lucas Austin|December 11, 2020|Time
The new haptic device slips over someone’s finger like the tip of a glove.
This artificial skin feels ‘ghosts’ — things you wish were there|Stephen Ornes|November 20, 2020|Science News For Students

Do kept that question in mind as he spent years learning about the sense of touch and haptic technology.
This artificial skin feels ‘ghosts’ — things you wish were there|Stephen Ornes|November 20, 2020|Science News For Students
Simply tap on your own screen, and haptic feedback mechanisms in the watch will transfer the gesture to the wrist of your friend.
Bigger, Bolder, and Better Than Ever: Steve Jobs Would Be Proud of Today's Apple|Kyle Chayka|September 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Haptic House is based on the concept of “sensory play,” which encourages children to look, listen, touch, and feel.
World-Famous Architects Design Dollhouses For New Charity Project|Chloë Ashby|November 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
What makes Haptic Feedback interesting is that it can be used for a lot more than just vibrations.
Will Valve’s New Steam Controller Revolutionize Video Game Play?|Alec Kubas-Meyer|September 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But now I have to go find a haptic curator to do battle with.
The Eyes Have It|Blake Gopnik|March 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for haptic

haptic

/ (ˈhæptɪk) /

adjective

relating to or based on the sense of touch

Word Origin for haptic

C19: from Greek, from haptein to touch

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