C1 adjective Formal

homotactible

/ˌhoʊmoʊˈtæktɪbəl/

Describing objects, surfaces, or body parts that are sensitive to touch in an identical way or occupy the same position in a tactile arrangement. It is a technical term used to compare sensory perception across different areas or specimens.

Exemplos

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1

The two silk samples were homotactible, making it impossible to distinguish between them with eyes closed.

The two silk samples were homotactible, making it impossible to distinguish between them with eyes closed.

2

In the physiological study, the subject's forearms were found to be homotactible regarding pressure sensitivity.

In the physiological study, the subject's forearms were found to be homotactible regarding pressure sensitivity.

3

The screen and the case have a homotactible feel, so you can't tell where one ends and the other begins.

The screen and the case have a homotactible feel, so you can't tell where one ends and the other begins.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
homotactibility
Advérbio
homotactibly
Adjetivo
homotactible
Relacionado
homotacticity
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Dica de memorização

Break it down: 'Homo' (same) + 'tact' (touch, as in tactile) + 'ible' (able). It literally means 'able to be felt as the same'.

Quiz rápido

To ensure the blind test was fair, the two control knobs were manufactured to be ________ so the participants could not distinguish them by feel.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: homotactible

Exemplos

1

The two silk samples were homotactible, making it impossible to distinguish between them with eyes closed.

everyday

The two silk samples were homotactible, making it impossible to distinguish between them with eyes closed.

2

In the physiological study, the subject's forearms were found to be homotactible regarding pressure sensitivity.

formal

In the physiological study, the subject's forearms were found to be homotactible regarding pressure sensitivity.

3

The screen and the case have a homotactible feel, so you can't tell where one ends and the other begins.

informal

The screen and the case have a homotactible feel, so you can't tell where one ends and the other begins.

4

The researchers aimed to create a homotactible surface that would mimic the uniform texture of human skin for the prosthetic.

academic

The researchers aimed to create a homotactible surface that would mimic the uniform texture of human skin for the prosthetic.

5

Our quality control team ensures that all buttons on the control panel are homotactible to provide a consistent user experience.

business

Our quality control team ensures that all buttons on the control panel are homotactible to provide a consistent user experience.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
homotactibility
Advérbio
homotactibly
Adjetivo
homotactible
Relacionado
homotacticity

Colocações comuns

homotactible surfaces homotactible surfaces
homotactible sensations homotactible sensations
perfectly homotactible perfectly homotactible
homotactible properties homotactible properties
homotactible feedback homotactible feedback

Frases Comuns

homotactible response

homotactible response

homotactible mapping

homotactible mapping

homotactible symmetry

homotactible symmetry

Frequentemente confundido com

homotactible vs homogeneous

Homogeneous means uniform in composition generally, while homotactible specifically refers to uniformity in touch or tactile sensitivity.

homotactible vs tactable

Tactable (or tangible) simply means capable of being touched; homotactible means 'same-touchable' or having identical touch properties.

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Notas de uso

This word is extremely rare and primarily appears in advanced vocabulary lists, biological texts, or technical haptic engineering contexts. It should be used when you need to specify that two distinct things feel exactly the same to the touch.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'homogeneous' when they specifically mean 'homotactible'. Remember that 'homotactible' is reserved for the sense of touch.

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Dica de memorização

Break it down: 'Homo' (same) + 'tact' (touch, as in tactile) + 'ible' (able). It literally means 'able to be felt as the same'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek 'homos' (same) and the Latin 'tactilis' (tangible/touchable).

Padrões gramaticais

used as a predicative adjective (The surfaces are homotactible) used as an attributive adjective (The homotactible regions of the skin)

Quiz rápido

To ensure the blind test was fair, the two control knobs were manufactured to be ________ so the participants could not distinguish them by feel.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: homotactible

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