Definition of: tact

(takt) noun
1. A quick or intuitive appreciation of what is fit, proper, or right; fine or ready mental discernment shown in saying or doing the proper thing, or especially in avoiding what would offend or disturb; skill or facility in dealing with men or emergencies; adroitness; cleverness; address.
2. The sense of touch; feeling; also, a touch or touching.
3. A perception or feeling, other than tactile, of the qualities of things. See synonyms under ADDRESS. [<L tactus a touching <tangere touch]