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peritactist

/ˌpɛrɪˈtæktɪst/

A specialist or researcher who focuses on the sense of touch and tactile communication systems. This person typically studies how humans perceive information through physical contact, often in the context of assistive technology or haptic feedback.

Exemples

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The peritactist helped the student navigate the museum using a series of raised-line maps.

The touch specialist helped the student navigate the museum using a series of raised-line maps.

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Dr. Aris, a renowned peritactist, was invited to speak on the future of somatosensory research.

Dr. Aris, a renowned touch researcher, was invited to speak on the future of somatosensory research.

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I chatted with a peritactist who's developing gloves that let you 'feel' objects in virtual reality.

I chatted with a touch specialist who's developing gloves that let you 'feel' objects in virtual reality.

Famille de mots

Nom
peritactist
Adverbe
peritactically
Adjectif
peritactic
Apparenté
peritactics
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Perimeter' (around) and 'Tactile' (touch). A peritactist studies the perimeter of communication through physical contact.

Quiz rapide

The software developers consulted a ________ to ensure the vibrating alerts were distinguishable to users.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : peritactist

Exemples

1

The peritactist helped the student navigate the museum using a series of raised-line maps.

everyday

The touch specialist helped the student navigate the museum using a series of raised-line maps.

2

Dr. Aris, a renowned peritactist, was invited to speak on the future of somatosensory research.

formal

Dr. Aris, a renowned touch researcher, was invited to speak on the future of somatosensory research.

3

I chatted with a peritactist who's developing gloves that let you 'feel' objects in virtual reality.

informal

I chatted with a touch specialist who's developing gloves that let you 'feel' objects in virtual reality.

4

Academic journals often consult a peritactist to review papers regarding vibrotactile information processing.

academic

Academic journals often consult a touch specialist to review papers regarding vibrotactile information processing.

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The tech firm hired a peritactist to improve the haptic response of their latest smartphone screen.

business

The tech firm hired a touch specialist to improve the haptic response of their latest smartphone screen.

Famille de mots

Nom
peritactist
Adverbe
peritactically
Adjectif
peritactic
Apparenté
peritactics

Collocations courantes

expert peritactist expert touch specialist
clinical peritactist clinical tactile specialist
peritactist evaluation tactile specialist evaluation
leading peritactist leading touch researcher
peritactist methodology tactile specialist methodology

Phrases Courantes

consult a peritactist

seek advice from a touch specialist

the peritactist's touch

the specialist's tactile expertise

peritactist approach

a methodology focused on tactile communication

Souvent confondu avec

peritactist vs tactician

A tactician is someone who plans strategies or maneuvers, whereas a peritactist is a specialist in touch sensation.

peritactist vs podiatrist

A podiatrist treats feet, while a peritactist studies the sense of touch across the body or in technology.

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Notes d'usage

The word is highly technical and rarely used outside of scientific, medical, or specialized engineering fields involving haptics or assistive devices for the visually impaired.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners might assume the word relates to 'tact' (discretion in social situations) rather than its actual root in 'tactile' (physical touch).

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Perimeter' (around) and 'Tactile' (touch). A peritactist studies the perimeter of communication through physical contact.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek 'peri' (around/near) and Latin 'tactus' (touch), combined with the Greek suffix '-ist' denoting a practitioner.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: peritactists Often used with the definite article when referring to a specific researcher
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Contexte culturel

Relevant in the design of accessibility tools for the blind and in the development of immersive virtual reality experiences.

Quiz rapide

The software developers consulted a ________ to ensure the vibrating alerts were distinguishable to users.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : peritactist

Mots lis

unknown

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A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

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A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

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A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

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A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

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A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

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A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

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Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

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A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

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The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

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A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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