I. ˈteks-chər 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 -chə-rəl adjective
• tex·tur·al·ly -rə-lē adverb
• tex·tured -chərd adjective
• tex·ture·less -chər-ləs adjective
II. transitive verb
( tex·tured ; tex·tur·ing )
Date: 1694
: to give a particular texture to