Having a particular surface quality or feel, especially one that is rough, uneven, or has a distinctive pattern.
From Latin 'textura' (weaving, web, structure), derived from 'textus' (woven, past participle of 'texere' to weave). The meaning expanded from literal weaving patterns to any surface quality.
Our word 'texture' beautifully preserves the ancient connection between weaving and pattern-making, reminding us that humans have long understood surface quality in terms of crafted materials. Touch is often the first sense we use to understand texture, even before we see it clearly.
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