The word tactile is from the Latin "tactil" - tangible or to touch.
The root word in "tactile" is "tact," which comes from the Latin word "tangere," meaning "to touch."
Some words that have 'tact' in them are:contactcountertacticsintacttactfultactictacticaltacticiantactlesstactlessnesstactualtactually
The Latin root word "tact" means touch or contact. It is often used in words related to a sense of touch or a skillful handling of delicate situations.
tactical, contact
The word is "taxonomy."
Actually, it is 'Touch'. There is no easy way to say "Of or pertaining to touch", so tactile became the word, and like gubernatorial for "of and pertaining to the governer, makes no spelling sense.
The three types of unencapsulated tactile receptors are free nerve endings, root hair plexuses, and tactile discs. Free nerve endings are found throughout the skin and detect pain and temperature. Root hair plexuses are located around hair follicles and detect hair movement. Tactile discs are found in the deeper layers of the skin and detect light touch and pressure.
Tact is a noun.
Tact is not a Latin word.
The situation needed tact and diplomacy.
what does tactile learning mean
"Your lack of tact in calling her fat astonishes me." "The detectives were not known for their tact in questioning a victim's family members."