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haptic

Pronunciation: /ˈhaptɪk/
Definition of haptic

adjective

technical
  • relating to the sense of touch, in particular relating to the perception and manipulation of objects using the senses of touch and proprioception: haptic feedback devices create the illusion of substance and force within the virtual world

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek haptikos 'able to touch or grasp', from haptein 'fasten'

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