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tact definition

tact (takt)

noun

  1. Archaic the sense of touch
  2. delicate perception of the right thing to say or do without offending; skill in dealing with people
  3. delicate sensitivity, esp. in aesthetics

Etymology: Fr < L tactus, pp. of tangere, to touch < IE base *tag-, to touch, grasp > OE thaccian, to stroke

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