texture
noun /ˈteks.tʃər/
/-tʃɚ/ Definition
C1 [C or U] the quality of something that can be decided by touch; the degree to which something is rough or smooth, or soft or hard: a smooth/rough/coarse texture This artificial fabric has the texture of silk.Touching and feelingShowing affection › [U] the character of a piece of writing or music: The writing has a rich texture.Conditions and characteristics
(Definition of texture noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -ability suffix
- -age suffix (STATE)
- -ance suffix
- -ancy suffix
- -ity suffix
- -ive suffix
- ambience noun
- character noun (QUALITY)
- complexion noun (CHARACTER)
- condition noun (STATE)
- feature noun (QUALITY)
- hallmark noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- in the shape of sth idiom
- local colour noun
- mien noun
- nature noun (TYPE)
- respect noun (FEATURE)
- streak noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- tenor noun (CHARACTER)
- vein noun (LAYER)
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