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tac⋅tu⋅al

  [tak-choo-uhl]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to the sense of touch.
2. communicating or imparting the sensation of contact; arising from or due to touch.
Origin:
1635–45; < L tāctu(s) touch (see tact ) + -al 1

Related forms:
tac⋅tu⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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tac·tu·al   (tāk'chōō-əl)   
adj.  Tactile.

[Latin tāctus, touch; see tact + -al1.]
tac'tu·al·ly adv.
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Main Entry: tac·tual
Pronunciation: 'tak-ch&-w&l
Function: adjective
: of or relating to the sense or the organs of touch : derivedfrom or producing the sensation of touch : TACTILE tactual sense> <tactual stimuli> —tac·tual·ly /-E/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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tactual tac·tu·al (tāk'ch&oomacr;-əl)
adj.
Tactile.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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