What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sensile
Example
The sensile hairs on the plant's leaves help it detect changes in temperature. [sensile: adjective]
Example
The Venus flytrap is a sensile plant that can detect and capture insects. [sensile: adjective]
tactile
Example
The child's tactile senses helped them distinguish between different textures and shapes. [tactile: adjective]
Example
The artist used tactile materials like clay and fabric to create a textured sculpture. [tactile: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tactile is more commonly used than sensile in everyday language and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sensile and tactile?
Sensile is typically associated with scientific or technical language and is more formal in tone, while tactile can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
