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textural

/ˈtek.stʃər.əl/
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adjective

Textural means related to texture, especially the surface feel, appearance, or structure of something. It is often used in art, design, food, and materials.

  • The fabric has a rich, textural look.
  • The artist used textural contrasts in the painting.
  • This soup needs more textural variety.

Adinary Nuance

Textural is more specific than words like “visual” or “surface.” It points to the feel, look, or structure of a material or work, often in art, food, or design. Writers choose it when they want to talk about texture itself, not just appearance in general. It sounds more precise and descriptive than everyday words like “rough” or “smooth.”

In other languages

Vietnamese
thuộc kết cấu
Spanish
textural
Chinese
纹理的
Japanese
質感の
Korean
질감의

Etymology

Textural comes from texture, which entered English from Latin textura, meaning “a weaving” or “fabric.” The adjective developed later to describe surface quality and structure.

Common phrases

textural contrasttextural varietytextural detailtextural quality

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Frequently asked questions

Is textural a common word in everyday English?
It is not very common in casual speech. You will see it more in writing about art, design, food, and materials.
What is the difference between textural and textured?
Textural describes something connected with texture. Textured means having a noticeable texture.
Can I use textural in academic writing?
Yes. It is suitable for academic writing, especially in art, design, and materials studies.
Does textural only mean touch?
No. It can also describe how something looks or is built on the surface.