TACTUALLY

tactually, haptically

(adverb) by touch; “he perceives shapes tactually”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

tactually (comparative more tactually, superlative most tactually)

In a tactual manner; by, or relating to, the sense of touch.

Synonyms

• tactilely

Source: Wiktionary


TACTUAL

Tac"tu*al, a. Etym: [See Tact.] (Physiol.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the sense, or the organs, of touch; derived from touch. In the lowest organisms we have a kind of tactual sense diffused over the entire body. Tyndall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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