Origin: Latin suffix -ure
Texture has 7 different meanings across 1 category:
the musical pattern created by parts being played or sung together
"then another melodic line is added to the texture"
the characteristic appearance of a surface having a tactile quality
"The artist chose to paint the old wall with rough strokes to emphasize its gritty texture."
The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something.
"The artist carefully selected materials to create a canvas with a rich and varied texture that invited touch as well as sight."
In plain English: Texture is how something feels when you touch it, whether it's smooth, rough, soft, or bumpy.
"The cake had a light and fluffy texture that made everyone enjoy their slice."
Usage: Use this word to describe how a surface feels physically when touched, such as whether it is rough, smooth, or bumpy. It refers specifically to tactile qualities rather than visual patterns alone.
To create or apply a texture.
"The artisan skillfully textured the clay surface to give it an ancient, weathered look."
In plain English: To texture something means to give it a rough, bumpy surface instead of leaving it smooth.
"The artist used her fingers to texture the clay before letting it dry in the sun."
The word "texture" entered English from the Middle French texture, which originally meant a weaving or fabric pattern in Latin. It derives from the Latin verb texere, meaning "to weave."