NYT Dictionary

HAPTIC

/ˈhæptɪk/
AdjectiveHAPT-ichapt-ic · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

Of or relating to the sense of touch.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Ancient Greek ἁπτικός (haptikós, “able to come in contact with”), from ἅπτω (háptō, “to touch”) + -ικός (-ikós, suffix forming adjectives from nouns).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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