haptic

[ hap-tik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

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.
1. 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.
2. an input or output device that senses the body's movements by means of physical contact with the user:
  joysticks and other haptics.

haptic

/ ˈhæptɪk /

adjective

relating to or based on the sense of touch

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Word History and Origins

Origin of haptic¹

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of haptic¹

C19: from Greek, from haptein to touch

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Example Sentences

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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Haptic House is based on the concept of “sensory play,” which encourages children to look, listen, touch, and feel.

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What makes Haptic Feedback interesting is that it can be used for a lot more than just vibrations.

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But now I have to go find a haptic curator to do battle with.

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