To be rude, inconsiderate, thoughtless, brash, boorish.
"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."
Tact is not a Latin word.
-tact, from Latin 'tactus', past participle of 'tangere' - to touch
It means to touch
Tact is a noun.
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.
Some people never think to use tact when speaking. A little tact goes a long way.
Tactful is the adjective form of the noun tact.
En-Tact was created in 1990-11.
1. As if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact. 2. In a conservative manner