Definition of "texture" in Anglais

noun

1. The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something.

   • The beans had a grainy, gritty texture in her mouth.

2. (art) The quality given to a work of art by the composition and interaction of its parts.

   • The piece of music had a mainly homophonic texture.

3. (computer graphics) An image applied to a polygon to create the appearance of a surface.

   • The videocard is responsible for drawing every polygon, texture, and particle effect in every game you play.

4. (obsolete) The act or art of weaving.

5. (obsolete) Something woven; a woven fabric; a web.

6. (biology, obsolete) A tissue.

verb

1. To create or apply a texture.

   • Drag the trowel through the plaster to texture the wall.
   • The floor here is invisible because the game's devs forgot to texture it.

adjective

1. (slang) Having an intense texture; with a texture that causes a strong (often positive) reaction.