finesse vs tact
tact vs finessefinesse and tact both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| finesse | Yes | No | No | No |
| tact | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
tact is a hypernym of
finesse; that is, tact is a
word with a broader meaning than finesse:
- finesse: subtly skillful handling of a situation
- tact: consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
Other hypernyms of finesse include
tactfulness.
| finesse (noun) | tact (noun) |
|---|---|
| subtly skillful handling of a situation | consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense |
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