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tact

/tækt/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The ability to perceive or understand the feelings or intentions of others and to act appropriately.

    - "She has great tact in dealing with difficult people."
    - "His tactful comments put everyone at ease."
    - "The politician's tact won him many votes."
  • Noun

    A light touch or stroke.

    - "He gave her a reassuring tact on the hand."
    - "The artist applied tact to the canvas."
    - "The surgeon's tactful touch minimized the patient's discomfort."
Pronunciation
  1. /tækt/



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  2. /tækt/



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Synonyms

consideration , diplomacy , sensitivity , tactfulness , course of action , maneuver , plan , scheme , stratagem
Rhymes
Words rhyming with tact
act , pact , fact
Variants
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tact , tacts
Etymology
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From Old French 'tacte', meaning 'touch'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'tact' is also used in astronomy to describe the angle between the normal to a celestial body and the observer's line of sight.

  2. In ancient Rome, a 'tactician' was a military commander who specialized in strategy and tactics.

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  1. Diplomacy: Diplomacy and tact often go hand in hand, as tactful communication is crucial in diplomacy.

  2. Emotional Intelligence: Tact is a component of emotional intelligence, which involves the ability to understand and manage emotions in oneself and others.

Quotes
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  1. A man of gentle mien, he is inclined to use psychology and "tact", rather than showboat heroics, when pursuing his murder inquiries.

    - Marilyn Stasio,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},1 Jan. 1989

  2. The attorney general's lack of restraint and want of "tact", on such an occasion … were clearly symptomatic of a considerable irritation, even rage.

    - Christopher Hitchens,{it}Harper's{/it},March 2001

  3. In society "tact" is the great art that makes for civility, for civilization …

    - Jacques Barzun,{it}From Dawn to Decadance{/it},2000

  4. He did not clear his throat with badinage, as timidity teaches us to do, nor did he waste his breath with "tact".

    - Earl Shorris,{it}Harper's{/it},September 1997

  5. Far from joining polite society like the debutants of the past, the kids gleefully rip through social graces, alienating friends and sacrificing "tact" all in the name of creating a VIP room filled with people too young to drive themselves home.

    - Ana Marie Cox,{it}Time{/it},24 Apr. 2006
Culture
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In literature, tact is often depicted as a desirable trait in characters, particularly in social situations. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Emma', the character Mr. Knightley is praised for his tact in navigating complex social situations.

How to Memorize "tact"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person using tact in a social situation, such as defusing a tense argument or comforting someone in need.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tact' with the idea of being considerate and thoughtful in one's actions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'tact' as 'Take a Considerate Approach Towards All'.

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