texture

English

/ˈtɛkstʃə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something.
  • (arts) 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.
  • (obsolete) The act or art of weaving.
  • (obsolete) Something woven; a woven fabric; a web.
  • (biology) A tissue.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French texture derived from Latin textura (web, a weaving, texture, structure).

Origin

Latin

textura

Gloss

web, a weaving, texture, structure

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