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Definition of open-textured in English:

open-textured

Pronunciation /ˌəʊp(ə)nˈtɛkstʃəd/

adjective

  • 1Of a substance: having a texture that is loose or open; porous.

  • 2Philosophy
    Unable to be fully or precisely defined.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in David Page (1814–1879), geologist and author. From open + textured.