Meaning of texture | Babel Free
ˈtɛkst͡ʃə(ɹ)Definitions
- texture (of a cloth)
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The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something. countable, uncountable
- textile (a cloth)
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The quality given to a work of art by the composition and interaction of its parts. countable, uncountable
- weave (a type or way of weaving)
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An image applied to a polygon to create the appearance of a surface. countable, uncountable
- weaving (a piece of woven material made on a loom)
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The act or art of weaving. countable, obsolete, uncountable
- tissue (a group of cells similar in origin that function together to do a specific job)
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Something woven; a woven fabric; a web. countable, obsolete, uncountable
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A tissue. countable, obsolete, uncountable
Equivalents
Examples
“The beans had a grainy, gritty texture in her mouth.”
“The piece of music had a mainly homophonic texture.”
“The videocard is responsible for drawing every polygon, texture, and particle effect in every game you play.”
“Skins, although a natural habit unto all before the invention of texture, was something more unto Adam.”
“Others, apart far in the grassy dale, / Or roughening waste, their humble texture weave.”
“Of richest texture spread”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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