Haptic vs Tactile - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between haptic and tactile

is that haptic is of or relating to the sense of touch; tactile while tactile is tangible; perceptible to the sense of touch.

(-)

Of or relating to the sense of touch; tactile.

Of or relating to haptics.

* haptic interface

(en adjective)

Tangible; perceptible to the sense of touch.

Used for feeling.

Of or relating to the sense of touch.

* H. N. Martin

The delicacy of the tactile sense varies on different parts of the skin; it is greatest on the forehead, temples and back of the forearm.

* * *

* ----