texture

/tˈɛkstʃɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the feel of a surface or a fabric
   “the wall had a smooth texture”
2. the essential quality of something
   “the texture of Neapolitan life”
3. the musical pattern created by parts being played or sung together
   “then another melodic line is added to the texture”
4. the characteristic appearance of a surface having a tactile quality
5. 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”

Synonyms for texture

• grain