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haptic

[ hap-tik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the sense of touch:

    the haptic sensation of holding a real book in your hands.

  2. Digital Technology. of or relating to tactile sensations and the sense of touch as a method of interacting with computers and electronic devices:

    smartphones that incorporate haptic feedback;

    haptic technology.



noun

  1. Usually haptics. Digital Technology.
    1. a vibration or other tactile sensation received from a computer or electronic device:

      You can save power by adjusting the haptics and brightness of your phone.

    2. an input or output device that senses the body's movements by means of physical contact with the user:

      joysticks and other haptics.

haptic

/ ˈhæptɪk /

adjective

  1. relating to or based on the sense of touch


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Word History and Origins

Origin of haptic1

First recorded in 1860–70; from Greek haptikós “able to grasp or perceive,” equivalent to háp(tein) “to grasp, sense, perceive” + -tikos adjective suffix ( -tic )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of haptic1

C19: from Greek, from haptein to touch

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Example Sentences

Inside the chair, Razer envisions a full-on haptic feedback system that will provide targeted feedback as you play.

Late last year, Sony introduced haptic feedback to its PlayStation 5 controller, which was one of the most interesting and fun features of the new console.

In some supported games, players can take advantage of Logitech’s new haptics system that mimics the vibrations they’d feel driving on whatever surface their car is on, be it asphalt or the dirt.

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The new haptic device slips over someone’s finger like the tip of a glove.

Do kept that question in mind as he spent years learning about the sense of touch and haptic technology.

Simply tap on your own screen, and haptic feedback mechanisms in the watch will transfer the gesture to the wrist of your friend.

Haptic House is based on the concept of “sensory play,” which encourages children to look, listen, touch, and feel.

What makes Haptic Feedback interesting is that it can be used for a lot more than just vibrations.

But now I have to go find a haptic curator to do battle with.

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