texture

/'tekstʃə/

Thân thiện

The artist carefully painted the texture of the tree bark.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance: This refers to the physical quality of something as perceived by touch or sight, often relating to its roughness, smoothness, grain, or weave.
   • The structure or composition of the constituent parts of something: This meaning refers to the arrangement of the smaller parts that make up a whole, such as the particles in a substance or the elements in an artistic work.
   • The character or quality of something: This describes the distinctive nature or essence of an abstract concept, such as life or an experience.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The wall had a smooth texture. (This describes the tactile feel of the wall's surface.)
  • Breadfruit has the same texture as bread. (This compares the physical consistency of two foods.)
  • The fine texture of the poem was admired by critics. (This refers to the intricate composition or structure of the literary work.)
  • The texture of Neapolitan life is vibrant and chaotic. (This describes the essential quality or character of life in that place.)

Advanced Usage

• In music: Refers to the way melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic materials are combined in a composition, determining its overall sound fabric.
  • A fugue typically has a contrapuntal texture.
  • Then another melodic line is added to the texture.
• In art and design: Describes the visual and tactile surface quality of a material or an artwork.
  • The painter used thick impasto to create a rich texture.

Variants and Related Words

• Textural (adj): Relating to texture.
  • The textural differences between silk and burlap are obvious.
• Textured (adj): Having a particular texture, especially one that is not smooth.
  • They used a textured wallpaper for the feature wall.

Synonyms

• Feel: The tactile quality of a surface.
• Consistency: The way in which a substance holds together; its density or firmness.
• Grain: The arrangement or size of the particles in a substance like wood or stone.
• Weave: The pattern in which a fabric is woven, affecting its texture.
• Fabric (figurative): The underlying structure or essence of something.

Related Phrases

• To add texture to: To make something more interesting or complex by introducing variety.
  • Spices add texture to the flavor profile of the dish.
• A change in texture: A noticeable difference in the feel or composition of something.
  • The sauce underwent a change in texture as it reduced.

Related Idioms

• The texture of (life/experience): Used to describe the complex, multifaceted nature of an abstract concept.
  • Her novel captures the rich texture of immigrant life.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance)
   • breadfruit has the same texture as bread
   • sand of a fine grain
   • fish with a delicate flavor and texture
   • a stone of coarse grain
2. the characteristic appearance of a surface having a tactile quality
3. the musical pattern created by parts being played or sung together
   • then another melodic line is added to the texture
4. the essential quality of something
   • the texture of Neapolitan life
5. the feel of a surface or a fabric
   • the wall had a smooth texture

Từ đồng nghĩa

• grain