a. [ L. tactilis, fr. tangere, tactum, to touch: cf. F. tactile. ] Of or pertaining to the organs, or the sense, of touch; perceiving, or perceptible, by the touch; capable of being touched;
Tactile
The delicacy of the tactile sense varies on different parts of the skin; it is geatest on the forehead, temples and back of the forearm. H. N. Martin. [ 1913 Webster ]