Tact

Pronunciation: /tækt/

Definitions of tact

noun a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations

Example Sentences

A1 She handled the situation with tact and diplomacy.

A2 It is important to speak with tact when giving feedback.

B1 The manager demonstrated tact in dealing with the difficult employee.

B2 Tactful communication is essential in resolving conflicts in the workplace.

C1 Her tactful approach to negotiations helped reach a successful agreement.

C2 The diplomat's tact in handling delicate international relations was praised by all.

Examples of tact in a Sentence

formal She handled the situation with great tact and diplomacy.

informal You need to learn to speak with more tact when dealing with difficult people.

slang Stop being so tactless and rude!

figurative His words cut through the tension in the room like a tactful knife.

Grammatical Forms of tact

• past tense: tacted
• plural: tacts
• comparative: more tactful
• superlative: most tactful
• present tense: tacts
• future tense: will tact
• perfect tense: have tacted
• continuous tense: is tacting
• singular: tact
• positive degree: tact
• infinitive: to tact
• gerund: tacting
• participle: tacting

Origin and Evolution of tact

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tact' originated from the Latin word 'tactus' which means 'sense of touch' or 'perception'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'tact' has evolved to refer to a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others.