n.
Pronunciation: ' teks-ch ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin textura, from textus, past participle of texere to weave ― more at TECHNICAL
Date: 1578
1 a : something composed of closely interwoven elements specifically : a woven cloth b : the structure formed by the threads of a fabric
2 a : essential part : SUBSTANCE b : identifying quality : CHARACTER
3 a : the disposition or manner of union of the particles of a body or substance b : the visual or tactile surface characteristics and appearance of something <the texture of an oil painting>
4 a : a composite of the elements of prose or poetry <all these words ⋯ meet violently to form a texture impressive and exciting ― John Berryman> b : a pattern of musical sound created by tones or lines played or sung together
5 a : basic scheme or structure b : overall structure
– tex · tur · al \ -ch ə -r ə l \ adjective
– tex · tur · al · ly \ -r ə -l ē \ adverb
– tex · tured \ -ch ə rd \ adjective
– tex · ture · less \ -ch ə r-l ə s \ adjective