texture

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  1. noun A structure of interwoven fibers or other elements.
  2. noun The distinctive physical composition or structure of something, especially with respect to the size, shape, and arrangment of its parts: the texture of sandy soil; the texture of cooked fish.
  3. noun The appearance and feel of a surface: the smooth texture of soap.
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  • Because all creation is made of the cosmic dream-texture, the soul thinly clothed in the causal has vast realizations of power A soul, being invisible by nature, can be distinguished only by the presence of its body or bodies. —  Autobiography of a Yogi
  • These 'stock modules' include the "Twilight Zone" texture (which may not be the actual Twilight Zone notes, but the same 'texture'), the "Mister Rogers" texture, the "Jaws" texture, the Lester Lanin texture, Jan Garberism, and things that sound either exactly like or very similar to "Louie Louie." —  The Real Frank Zappa Book
  • "Their premium flavor and creamy texture are a perfect balance for a variety of dishes, and especially ideal for Latin cooking." —  Hispanic Business Magazine
  • It has an elegant diamond texture, which is made from military grade plastic. —  PHONE Magazine
  • I also love the slightly disturbing texture which is chewy yet far softer than the Original Beef Jerky. —  Epinions Recent Content for Home
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fabric ·  softness ·  color ·  whiteness ·  hue ·  thickness ·  sheen ·  flavor ·  substance ·  layer ·  warmth ·  richness

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texture:   textures
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Etymologies (3)

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  1. Middle English, from Old French, from Latin textūra, from textus, past participle of texere, to weave; see text.

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  1. from French texture = Provencal texura, tezura = Spanish Portuguese textura = Italian testura, from Latin textura, a weaving, web, texture, structure, from texere, past participle textus, weave: see text.
  2. from texture, n.
 

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/ˈtɛkstʃər/
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