Definition of tact in English:

tact

noun takttækt

mass noun

Skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
the inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration
Example sentencesExamples
- You took the time to approach the issue with a lot more tact.
- Also, saying what you think is not the most useful skill for a job that requires a fair amount of tact.
- The key to your personal success in this effort is to use poise, grace and tact.
- She had expected the girls to look down their noses at her obvious lack of tact and knowledge of titles and English customs.
- She never really knew how to handle delicate situations requiring tact and sincere honesty.
- In particular the issue of race was handled with tact and care.
- Even now, he admired the skill and tact with which the review was written.
- With great tact and skill, he was able to calm the crowd and disperse them.
- You deal with difficult situations efficiently and resolve conflicts with tact.
- She lacked tact and the finesse it took to write something beautiful.
- I know tact is difficult for you, but kindly refrain from humiliating me further.
- In this context, putting the case for armoured divisions was something that had to be done with skill and tact.
- This kind of development work requires tact and cultural sensitivity.
- The office needs tact, sensitivity, and skills of an unusual order.
- You're totally honest but know how to deliver any piece of news with kindness, smarts and tact.
- A controversial discussion can turn ugly very quickly, as tact is often a skill acquired at a more advanced language level.
- There's a swath of middle ground to consider, and given reasonable tact and grace you can probably find a spot there.
- Helping survivors cope with the trauma needs knowledge and tact.
- It is a situation that calls for sensitivity, tact and discretion.
- A unique combination of tact, charm, deportment and sartorial style, he was all one would wish to see in an idol.
Synonyms
sensitivity, understanding, thoughtfulness, consideration, delicacy, diplomacy, discretion, discernment, judgement, prudence, judiciousness, perception, subtlety, wisdom, tactfulness
etiquette, courtesy, cordiality, politeness, decorum, mannerliness, polish, respect, respectfulness
French savoir faire, politesse
informal savvy

Origin

Mid 17th century (denoting the sense of touch): via French from Latin tactus 'touch, sense of touch', from tangere 'to touch'.

Tact in early examples referred to the sense of touch. It comes from Latin tactus ‘touch, sense of touch’, from tangere ‘to touch’. The word developed a notion of ‘sensitivity’ and in the late 18th century gained its modern sense ‘delicacy in dealing with others’. The Latin source also gave the English word tactile which in the early 17th century meant ‘perceptible by touch’, and tangible (late 16th century). Tangent (late 16th century), first used in geometry to mean ‘touching’, is also from tangere.

Rhymes

abreact, abstract, act, attract, bract, compact, contract, counteract, diffract, enact, exact, extract, fact, humpbacked, impact, interact, matter-of-fact, pact, protract, redact, refract, retroact, subcontract, subtract, tract, transact, unbacked, underact, untracked

Definition of tact in US English:

tact

nountækttakt

Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
the inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration
Example sentencesExamples
- You deal with difficult situations efficiently and resolve conflicts with tact.
- The office needs tact, sensitivity, and skills of an unusual order.
- She had expected the girls to look down their noses at her obvious lack of tact and knowledge of titles and English customs.
- She lacked tact and the finesse it took to write something beautiful.
- The key to your personal success in this effort is to use poise, grace and tact.
- You took the time to approach the issue with a lot more tact.
- It is a situation that calls for sensitivity, tact and discretion.
- With great tact and skill, he was able to calm the crowd and disperse them.
- You're totally honest but know how to deliver any piece of news with kindness, smarts and tact.
- Also, saying what you think is not the most useful skill for a job that requires a fair amount of tact.
- Even now, he admired the skill and tact with which the review was written.
- There's a swath of middle ground to consider, and given reasonable tact and grace you can probably find a spot there.
- This kind of development work requires tact and cultural sensitivity.
- Helping survivors cope with the trauma needs knowledge and tact.
- A unique combination of tact, charm, deportment and sartorial style, he was all one would wish to see in an idol.
- I know tact is difficult for you, but kindly refrain from humiliating me further.
- She never really knew how to handle delicate situations requiring tact and sincere honesty.
- In particular the issue of race was handled with tact and care.
- A controversial discussion can turn ugly very quickly, as tact is often a skill acquired at a more advanced language level.
- In this context, putting the case for armoured divisions was something that had to be done with skill and tact.
Synonyms
sensitivity, understanding, thoughtfulness, consideration, delicacy, diplomacy, discretion, discernment, judgement, prudence, judiciousness, perception, subtlety, wisdom, tactfulness

Origin

Mid 17th century (denoting the sense of touch): via French from Latin tactus ‘touch, sense of touch’, from tangere ‘to touch’.

单词	tact
释义	Definition of tact in English: tact noun takttækt mass noun Skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. the inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration Example sentencesExamples You took the time to approach the issue with a lot more tact. Also, saying what you think is not the most useful skill for a job that requires a fair amount of tact. The key to your personal success in this effort is to use poise, grace and tact. She had expected the girls to look down their noses at her obvious lack of tact and knowledge of titles and English customs. She never really knew how to handle delicate situations requiring tact and sincere honesty. In particular the issue of race was handled with tact and care. Even now, he admired the skill and tact with which the review was written. With great tact and skill, he was able to calm the crowd and disperse them. You deal with difficult situations efficiently and resolve conflicts with tact. She lacked tact and the finesse it took to write something beautiful. I know tact is difficult for you, but kindly refrain from humiliating me further. In this context, putting the case for armoured divisions was something that had to be done with skill and tact. This kind of development work requires tact and cultural sensitivity. The office needs tact, sensitivity, and skills of an unusual order. You're totally honest but know how to deliver any piece of news with kindness, smarts and tact. A controversial discussion can turn ugly very quickly, as tact is often a skill acquired at a more advanced language level. There's a swath of middle ground to consider, and given reasonable tact and grace you can probably find a spot there. Helping survivors cope with the trauma needs knowledge and tact. It is a situation that calls for sensitivity, tact and discretion. A unique combination of tact, charm, deportment and sartorial style, he was all one would wish to see in an idol. Synonyms sensitivity, understanding, thoughtfulness, consideration, delicacy, diplomacy, discretion, discernment, judgement, prudence, judiciousness, perception, subtlety, wisdom, tactfulness etiquette, courtesy, cordiality, politeness, decorum, mannerliness, polish, respect, respectfulness French savoir faire, politesse informal savvy Origin Mid 17th century (denoting the sense of touch): via French from Latin tactus 'touch, sense of touch', from tangere 'to touch'. Tact in early examples referred to the sense of touch. It comes from Latin tactus ‘touch, sense of touch’, from tangere ‘to touch’. The word developed a notion of ‘sensitivity’ and in the late 18th century gained its modern sense ‘delicacy in dealing with others’. The Latin source also gave the English word tactile which in the early 17th century meant ‘perceptible by touch’, and tangible (late 16th century). Tangent (late 16th century), first used in geometry to mean ‘touching’, is also from tangere. Rhymes abreact, abstract, act, attract, bract, compact, contract, counteract, diffract, enact, exact, extract, fact, humpbacked, impact, interact, matter-of-fact, pact, protract, redact, refract, retroact, subcontract, subtract, tract, transact, unbacked, underact, untracked Definition of tact in US English: tact nountækttakt Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. the inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration Example sentencesExamples You deal with difficult situations efficiently and resolve conflicts with tact. The office needs tact, sensitivity, and skills of an unusual order. She had expected the girls to look down their noses at her obvious lack of tact and knowledge of titles and English customs. She lacked tact and the finesse it took to write something beautiful. The key to your personal success in this effort is to use poise, grace and tact. You took the time to approach the issue with a lot more tact. It is a situation that calls for sensitivity, tact and discretion. With great tact and skill, he was able to calm the crowd and disperse them. You're totally honest but know how to deliver any piece of news with kindness, smarts and tact. Also, saying what you think is not the most useful skill for a job that requires a fair amount of tact. Even now, he admired the skill and tact with which the review was written. There's a swath of middle ground to consider, and given reasonable tact and grace you can probably find a spot there. This kind of development work requires tact and cultural sensitivity. Helping survivors cope with the trauma needs knowledge and tact. A unique combination of tact, charm, deportment and sartorial style, he was all one would wish to see in an idol. I know tact is difficult for you, but kindly refrain from humiliating me further. She never really knew how to handle delicate situations requiring tact and sincere honesty. In particular the issue of race was handled with tact and care. A controversial discussion can turn ugly very quickly, as tact is often a skill acquired at a more advanced language level. In this context, putting the case for armoured divisions was something that had to be done with skill and tact. Synonyms sensitivity, understanding, thoughtfulness, consideration, delicacy, diplomacy, discretion, discernment, judgement, prudence, judiciousness, perception, subtlety, wisdom, tactfulness Origin Mid 17th century (denoting the sense of touch): via French from Latin tactus ‘touch, sense of touch’, from tangere ‘to touch’.
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