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Tactile vs Nimble - What's the difference?

tactile | nimble |

As adjectives the difference between tactile and nimble

is that tactile is tangible; perceptible to the sense of touch while nimble is quick and light in movement or action.

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.

    Related terms

    * tact * tactility * tangent

    See also

    * haptic * palpable * touchable

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    nimble

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Quick and light in movement or action.
    • He was too nimble for the assailant and easily escaped his grasp.
  • Quick-witted and alert.
    • She has a nimble mind and can improvise in any situation.