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noun
Consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
synonym: tact.
is a specific kind of: considerateness, consideration, thoughtfulness.
is a broader term that covers: delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finesse | address, savoir-faire.
is the opposite of: tactlessness.
derivation: kid-glove, tactful | tactful.
Dutch: diplomatie, discretie, fijngevoeligheid, kiesheid, tactPolish: takt, wyczucie
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