C1 noun Formell

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.

Beispiele

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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.

2

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.

3

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
peritactist
Adverb
peritactically
Adjektiv
peritactic
Verwandt
peritactics
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Merkhilfe

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: peritactist

Beispiele

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.

5

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
peritactist
Adverb
peritactically
Adjektiv
peritactic
Verwandt
peritactics

Häufige Kollokationen

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

Häufige Phrasen

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

Wird oft verwechselt mit

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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Nutzungshinweise

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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Häufige Fehler

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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Merkhilfe

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

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Wortherkunft

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

Grammatikmuster

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

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: peritactist

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