Definitions
- Describing the sense of touch or relating to the sense of touch. - Referring to the ability to perceive through touch. - Talking about the physical sensation of touch.
- Describing the sense of touch or relating to the sense of touch. - Referring to the ability to perceive through touch. - Talking about the physical sensation of touch.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the sense of touch.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical sensations.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Tactual is less commonly used than tactile.
- 2Connotation: Tactual is more technical and scientific, while tactile is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Emphasis: Tactual emphasizes the sense of touch itself, while tactile emphasizes the physical sensation of touch.
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Remember this!
Tactual and tactile are synonyms that both relate to the sense of touch. However, tactual is less common and more technical, while tactile is more commonly used in everyday language to describe physical sensations. Tactual emphasizes the sense of touch itself, while tactile emphasizes the physical sensation of touch.
