First Known Use: 1578
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1texture
noun tex·ture \ˈteks-chər\
: the way that something feels when you touch it
: the way that a food or drink feels in your mouth
: the various parts of a song, poem, movie, etc., and the way they fit together
Full Definition of TEXTURE
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a : something composed of closely interwoven elements; specifically : a woven cloth b : the structure formed by the threads of a fabric
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a : the disposition or manner of union of the particles of a body or substance b : the visual or tactile surface characteristics and appearance of something <the texture of an oil painting>
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a : a composite of the elements of prose or poetry <all these words…meet violently to form a texture impressive and exciting — John Berryman> b : a pattern of musical sound created by tones or lines played or sung together
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a : basic scheme or structure b : overall structure
— tex·tur·al \-chə-rəl\ adjective
— tex·tur·al·ly \-rə-lē\ adverb
— tex·tured \-chərd\ adjective
— tex·ture·less \-chər-ləs\ adjective
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Origin of TEXTURE
Latin textura, from textus, past participle of texere to weave — more at technical
2texture
transitive verb
tex·turedtex·tur·ing
Definition of TEXTURE
: to give a particular texture to
First Known Use of TEXTURE
1694
TEXTURE Defined for Kids
texture
noun tex·ture \ˈteks-chər\
Definition of TEXTURE for Kids
: the structure, feel, and appearance of something
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