/ Dictionary / Index T tact: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: tact Pronunciation: (takt), [key] — n. a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations. a keen sense of what is appropriate, tasteful, or aesthetically pleasing; taste; discrimination. touch or the sense of touch. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: tact (Thesaurus) taconite tactful Related Content Daily Word Quiz: immense Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language