{"word":"tactile","date":"2026-09-25","partOfSpeech":"adjective","pronunciation":"TAK-tul","definition":"relating to the sense of touch","example":"With the introduction of haptics to smartphones, receiving a call from a friend became a much more tactile experience.","etymology":"The word tactile comes from Latin tactilis, which is derived from the verb tangere, meaning to touch. It entered the English language in the early 17th century.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/tactile-2026-09-25","fetchedAt":"2026-09-25T12:19:47.345Z","cached":false}