tactfully-formed
|tact-ful-ly-formed|
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/ˈtæktfəli fɔrmd/
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/ˈtæktfəli fɔːmd/
skillfully shaped
Etymology
'tactfully-formed' originates from the combination of 'tactfully' and 'formed'. 'Tactfully' comes from 'tact', which originates from Latin 'tactus', meaning 'touch'. 'Formed' comes from Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.
'Tactfully' evolved from the Latin 'tactus' through Old French 'tact', and 'formed' evolved from Latin 'formare' through Old French 'former'.
Initially, 'tact' meant 'touch', but over time it evolved to mean 'sensitivity in dealing with others'. 'Formed' has largely retained its meaning of 'shaped' or 'created'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or shaped with skill and sensitivity, often in a way that avoids offense or conflict.
The tactfully-formed proposal was well-received by all parties involved.
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Last updated: 2025/06/10 15:55