Word of the Day: Haptic

Can you pronounce haptic?

Thursday, February 22, 2024

adjective 1. Relating to the sense of touch, in particular relating to the perception and manipulation of objects using the senses of touch and proprioception. noun 1. The use of technology that stimulates the senses of touch and motion, especially to reproduce in remote operation or computer simulation the sensations that would be felt by a user interacting directly with physical objects. 2. The perception of objects by touch and proprioception, especially as involved in nonverbal communication. "The latest model of that tablet replaced the click buttons with a haptic system." "Touch-screen devices have trained people to be more responsive to haptic sensations." "Dogs can be trained using haptics just as easily as using voice commands." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Greek, late 19th century "Haptic" is based on the Greek "haptikos," meaning "able to touch or grasp." It's a 19th-century word, but it's become more relevant in the age of buzzing electronic devices. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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