Texture
(noun)
- The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance.
- The quality of a musical or literary composition made up of many different elements.
- 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:
- The texture of the sandpaper was rough.
- The texture of the cake was light and fluffy.
- The texture of the wood was rough and uneven.
- The texture of the music was rich and complex.
- The texture of the paint was smooth and even.