haptic Meaning & Definition
/ˈhæptɪk/
What Does Haptic Mean?
Haptic is an adjective that means Of or relating to the sense of touch. It can also mean Of or relating to haptics (“the study of user interfaces that use the sense of touch”).
Quick Facts About Haptic
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈhæptɪk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | tactile and tactual |
Haptic Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to the sense of touch.
- Of or relating to haptics (“the study of user interfaces that use the sense of touch”).
Adjective
- Of or relating to haptics.
Synonyms of Haptic
Haptic synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Haptic
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Haptic in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
haptic (not comparable)
Origin of Haptic
From Ancient Greek ἁπτικός (haptikós, “able to come in contact with”), from ἅπτω (háptō, “to touch”) + -ικός (-ikós, suffix forming adjectives from nouns).
How to Pronounce Haptic
The standard pronunciation of haptic is //ˈhæptɪk//, spoken in 1 syllable.