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Definitions for Tact

[1] a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
[2] a keen sense of what is appropriate, tasteful, or aesthetically pleasing; taste; discrimination.
[3] touch or the sense of touch.
[4] a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others, so as to avoid giving offence or to win good will; discretion
[5] skill or judgment in handling difficult or delicate situations; diplomacy

Words related to Tact

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Origin of Tact

1150–1200; < Latin tāctus sense of touch, equivalent to tag-, variant stem of tangere to touch + -tus suffix of v. action

Words that may be confused with Tact

tack, tact, track, tract, tacks, tax

Word origin for Tact

C17: from Latin tactus a touching, from tangere to touch

Synonyms for Tact

common sense, discretion, prudence, refinement, sensitivity, subtlety, acumen, acuteness, address, adroitness, amenity, aptness, care, consideration, control, courtesy, delicacy, diplomacy, discernment, discrimination, gallantry, head, intelligence, judgment, penetration, perception, perspicacity, poise, policy, presence, repose, skill, smoothness, suavity, tactfulness, understanding, urbanity, delicatesse, good taste, horse sense, politicness, savoir faire