texture

[teks-cher] / ˈtɛks tʃər /

NOUN

charactertistics of a surface

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balance character composition consistency fabric feeling makeup nature pattern quality sense smoothness structure surface taste touch

STRONG

arrangement being coarseness constitution disposition essence essentiality feel fiber fineness flexibility form framework grain intermixture make nap organization roughness scheme stiffness strategy tissue warp weave web woof

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lot

STRONG

disarrangement disorganization politeness

Example Sentences

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The soft material, similar in texture to jelly, gradually dissolves inside the body and may eventually allow for customized implants tailored to individual patients.

From Science Daily

While Mr. Mars has always been known for his fondness for retro textures, the new album takes this tendency to the extreme.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carefully, he ran his thumb over the ribbed cuff of wool, absorbed in the texture.

From Literature

“Don’t be dumb,” I said as I rubbed the paper between my fingers, noting a texture and weight to it that was completely foreign.

From Literature

They observed magnetic textures reaching distances of up to ~300 nm, far exceeding the size of a single moiré cell and roughly ten times larger than the underlying wavelength.

From Science Daily

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