Texture
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɛkst͡ʃə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Texture is a noun meaning The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something.
Meaning
The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something.
More Meanings
- (art) The quality given to a work of art by the composition and interaction of its parts.
- (computer graphics) An image applied to a polygon to create the appearance of a surface.
- (biology, obsolete) A tissue.
- To create or apply a texture.
- (obsolete) The act or art of weaving.
- (obsolete) Something woven; a woven fabric; a web.
- (slang) Having an intense texture; with a texture that causes a strong (often positive) reaction.
Example Sentences
Of richest texture spread
The piece of music had a mainly homophonic texture.
The beans had a grainy, gritty texture in her mouth.
Drag the trowel through the plaster to texture the wall.
Word Forms
- textures
- texturing
- textured
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fabric, architecture, surface, tissue, landform, weftage.
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