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- [takt-fuh l]
- /ˈtækt fəl/
- /ˈtæktfəlnəs/
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- [takt-fuh l]
- /ˈtækt fəl/
Definition of tactfulness word
- adjective tactfulness having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply. 1
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Origin of tactfulness
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; tact + -ful
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Parts of speech for Tactfulness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tactfulness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tactfulness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tactfulness
noun tactfulness
- aestheticism — the doctrine that aesthetic principles are of supreme importance and that works of art should be judged accordingly
- equability — A condition of being equable; uniformity.
- nicety — a delicate or fine point; punctilio: niceties of protocol.
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