People who are careful about what they do don't need to spend much time apologizing and taking back their words or actions.
It means to touch
"Your lack of tact in calling her fat astonishes me." "The detectives were not known for their tact in questioning a victim's family members."
Tactful is the adjective form of the noun tact.
tactical, contact
Don't mess up and know what you are talking about
Tact is not a Latin word.
-tact, from Latin 'tactus', past participle of 'tangere' - to touch
Some people never think to use tact when speaking. A little tact goes a long way.
It means to touch
People of Tact - 2004 was released on: USA: 27 October 2004 (Savannah Film and Video Festival)
Tact is a noun.
The cast of People of Tact - 2004 includes: Jonathan Case as Jack John Keebler as Jake Erin Staub as Susan
To be rude, inconsiderate, thoughtless, brash, boorish.
The numbers on a tact switch can mean a variety of things. Typically, the number will be a model or part number. Depending on where the number is, that will tell what the number is for. You can call the manufacturer and ask them specifically for your switch.
The Latin root word "tact" means touch or contact. It is often used in words related to a sense of touch or a skillful handling of delicate situations.
The situation needed tact and diplomacy.
"Your lack of tact in calling her fat astonishes me." "The detectives were not known for their tact in questioning a victim's family members."