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Definition of haptic

haptic

/ˈhæp.tɪk/
hap · tic
Adverb:haptically
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1

Relating to electronic technology that transmits tactile sensations, such as vibrations or physical resistance, to interact with a user.

Example

"The new gaming controller features advanced haptic feedback that simulates the sensation of walking on different surfaces."

2

Relating to the sense of touch, particularly regarding the perception and manipulation of objects using the senses of touch and proprioception.

Example

"Infants rely heavily on haptic exploration to understand the shape and texture of objects around them."

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• Rhymes for haptic

• Nearby Words

happily
happiness
happy
haptic
haptics
haram
harare

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Ancient Greek haptikos ('able to come into contact with, tactile'), derived from the verb haptein ('to fasten, touch, or grasp').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Haptic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/haptic
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