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Tactile vs Adhesive - What's the difference?

tactile | adhesive |

As adjectives the difference between tactile and adhesive

is that tactile is tangible; perceptible to the sense of touch while adhesive is .

tactile

English

Adjective

(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.

    See also

    * haptic * palpable * touchable

    Anagrams

    * ----

    adhesive

    Alternative forms

    * (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
  • Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion.