Tact: meaning, definitions and examples

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tact

 

[ tรฆkt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social interaction

Tact refers to the ability to communicate with others in a thoughtful and considerate manner, especially in sensitive or difficult situations. It involves being aware of other people's feelings and emotions, and acting in a way that shows respect and empathy.

Synonyms

consideration, diplomacy, discretion

Examples of usage

  • She handled the situation with tact and diplomacy.
  • His tactful approach diffused the tension in the room.
  • Using tact can help avoid misunderstandings and conflicts.

Translations

Translations of the word "tact" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคคเคฐเฅเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Takt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ takt

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ takt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฉŸ่ปข (ใใฆใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tact

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tacto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท takt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุณุงุณูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ takt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ takt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœบๆ™บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ takt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ takt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™dbir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tacto

Etymology

The word 'tact' originated from the Latin word 'tactus', which means 'sense of touch' or 'perception'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the skill of dealing with others in a sensitive and thoughtful way. The concept of tact has been valued in various cultures throughout history as an important aspect of social interaction and communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,970, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.