texture

Meanings

• noun

  The feel and appearance of the surface of a substance or object.

  - "The texture of the cake was moist and delicious."
  - "The artist paid close attention to the texture of the canvas."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɛkstʃə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with texture
performance , perseverance , adventure

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Texture (en) : The feel and appearance of the surface of a substance or object.
   

2. Textile (en) : Relating to or made from textiles, such as fabric or thread.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of texture that leads to same result
textural , texturally , texture , textured , textureless , textures , texturing

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'textura', meaning 'weaving' or 'fabric'

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Trivia

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1. The texture of a substance can affect its taste, as in the case of a juicy steak or a dry, overcooked one.

2. Some people have a condition called texture aversion, which causes them to have a strong negative reaction to certain textures, such as the texture of cooked pasta or the texture of certain fruits and vegetables.

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Related Concepts

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1. Consistency: The uniformity or lack of uniformity in the texture of a substance, such as a liquid or a solid.

2. Surface: The outer part of an object that comes into contact with the environment.

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Culture

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In literature, texture is often used to describe the style and tone of a piece, such as the vivid descriptions of food textures in a novel. In art, texture can refer to the tactile quality of a painting or sculpture.

How to Memorize "texture"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine running your fingers over the rough surface of sandpaper or the smooth surface of a marble statue.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'texture' with words that describe the feel and appearance of surfaces, such as 'smooth', 'rough', 'gritty', or 'bumpy'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-E-X-T-U-R-E to remember the different types of textures: Tactile, Edible, eXternal, Underwater, Rough, Uniform, and Transparent.

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