Adjektiv

kapazitiv

capacitive

Ein kapazitiver Touchscreen reagiert auf Berührung.

A capacitive touchscreen reacts to touch.

((Adjective)) + Noun (attributive) A capacitive sensor is very precise.

Synonyms: elektrisch (electric), magnetisch (magnetic)

From German 'Kapazität' (capacity), which comes from Latin 'capacitas'. The suffix '-iv' marks it as an adjective.

Think of the 'capacity' of a smartphone screen to sense your touch. 'Kapazitiv' relates to this electrical capacity.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.