haptic
[hap-tik]
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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.
Origin of haptic
1860–70; < Greek haptikós ‘able to grasp or perceive,’ equivalent to háp(tein) ‘to grasp, sense, perceive’ + -tikos -tic
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Simply tap on your own screen, and haptic feedback mechanisms in the watch will transfer the gesture to the wrist of your friend.
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September 9, 2014
Haptic House is based on the concept of “sensory play,” which encourages children to look, listen, touch, and feel.
But now I have to go find a haptic curator to do battle with.
haptic
adjective
Word Origin for haptic
C19: from Greek, from haptein to touch
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haptic
[hăp′tĭk]
adj.
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