The Collaborative International Dictionary
haptic
haptic \haptic\ adj. relating to or based on the sense of touch.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
haptic
"pertaining to the sense of touch," 1890, from Greek haptikos "able to come into contact with," from haptein "to fasten" (see apse).
Wiktionary
haptic
a. 1 Of or relating to the sense of touch; tactile. 2 Of or relating to haptics.
WordNet
Usage examples of "haptic".
The wireless ware he had at home was the same as what he used at Net Force HQ--the latest generations of haptic gear, including optics, otics, reekers, droolers, and weathmesh--so he had full sensory capability when he went on-line.
You don't see any little sausage fingers playing with tufts of fur in self-forgetful response to some obscure haptic urge.