Of or connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch; designed to be felt.
From Latin 'tactilis' (tangible), from 'tangere' (to touch). The same root gives us 'tangible,' 'contact,' and 'tact' — originally meaning 'sense of touch,' later 'sensitivity in social situations.'
'Tact' originally meant TOUCH! Having tact meant you could 'feel' social situations! The same root gave us tangible, contact, and tactile. Being tactful is literally being good at TOUCHING the mood of a room! ðŸ¤ðŸ’¡
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