H is for Haptic

4/8/2013

Haptic
1: relating to or based on the sense of touch

2: characterized by a predilection for the sense of touch

Joe's feet left the floor and he crashed into a shelf, books falling. Dizziness made him unsteady as he stood. He shook the feeling away and glanced around. Where was he this time? It wasn’t easy to tell when in the past his haptic ability sent him.

A fire illuminated a quaint living room. In the corner, a man hunched over a table, examining a glass orb - the same one Joe held. He looked at the object, sighing heavily. This better not last long. He had more important things to do than watch past events unfold.

12 Comments

John Wiswell link

4/8/2013 09:06:19 pm

This one is entirely new to me! Where does it come from, etymologically? Greek? Latin?

Patricia Lynne link

4/9/2013 10:09:16 am

Let's google it and see. Looks like it's originates from Greek. Merriam-Webster says "from Greek haptesthai to touch"

Jessie Stank link

4/9/2013 01:25:32 am

Teach it! Teach those uncommon words, girl. I'm loving this. :)

Patricia Lynne link

4/9/2013 10:06:59 am

LOL Awesome. =D

Elizabeth Towns link

4/9/2013 12:58:15 pm

I happened upon your blog in the AtoZ challenge, and must say that I absolutely adore learning new words! Skillfully used, as well. I am sure I will visit again, to increase my chances at The New York Times crossword puzzle. Elizabeth <a href=http://31DaysEarlyIRise.com/>Rising Early, 31 Days</a>

Patricia Lynne link

4/10/2013 01:05:15 am

WooHoo! Thanks for happening upon me. =)

Sheethal link

4/9/2013 06:47:56 pm

New words!!! cooool. :)

- fellow blogger from A to Z!

Patricia Lynne link

4/10/2013 01:05:49 am

Thanks. =)

Tui Snider @mentalmosaic link

4/10/2013 05:28:57 am

One of my favorite words! I'm touched by your post - har! ;p

I worked with someone who majored in haptics in college. I was like, really? You can major in the sense of touch?

~Tui