Texture (noun)

  1. The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance.
  2. The quality of a musical or literary composition made up of many different elements.
  3. The quality of a material with respect to its composition and structure.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "weaving, fabric"): from old french, from latin textura "a weaving, a texture", from texere "to weave". the current sense dates from the mid 19th century.

Examples:

  1. The texture of the sandpaper was rough.
  2. The texture of the cake was light and fluffy.
  3. The texture of the wood was rough and uneven.
  4. The texture of the music was rich and complex.
  5. The texture of the paint was smooth and even.
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