English Words Starting With T

• tacna-arica

  nounC2
  /ˌtæknə əˈriːkə/The name of a historical territorial dispute and region in South America, between Peru (Tacna) and Chile (Arica).
• tacnode

  nounvery low
  /ˈtæk.nəʊd/In mathematics, a point on a curve where two branches meet and have a common tangent line.
• taco

  nounB1
  /ˈtakəʊ/A traditional Mexican dish consisting of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various ingredients such as seasoned meat, beans, cheese, lettuce, and salsa.
• tacoma

  nounLow (Proper noun, geographically specific)
  /təˈkəʊ.mə/A city in the U.S. state of Washington, located on Puget Sound.
• taconic mountains

  nounLow
  /təˈkɒnɪk ˈmaʊntənz/A subrange of the Appalachian Mountains located primarily in western New England and eastern New York State.
• taconite

  nounLow
  /ˈtakənʌɪt/A low-grade iron ore containing roughly 25–30% iron, which must be processed into pellets before smelting.
• tact

  nounC1
  /tækt/Skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations without offending people; sensitivity in interpersonal communication.
• tactfulness

  nounC1
  /ˈtækt.fəl.nəs/The skill or quality of being able to handle delicate situations or communicate difficult truths without causing offense or upset.
• tactic

  adjectivecombining-formnounB2
  /ˈtæk.tɪk/A specific action or method planned to achieve a short-term goal, especially within a larger strategy.
• tactical air command

  nounC2
  /ˌtæk.tɪ.kəl ˈeə kəˌmɑːnd/A major operational organization within an air force responsible for the command, control, and deployment of tactical combat aircraft for battlefield support and interdiction missions.
• tactical unit

  nounC1
  /ˌtæk.tɪ.kəl ˈjuː.nɪt/A small, specialized group within a larger organization (especially military, police, or security forces) designed and deployed to carry out specific, immediate, and often time-sensitive operations.
• tactical voting

  nounC1-C2 (Advanced/Proficient). High frequency during election periods in relevant contexts; low in general everyday conversation.
  /ˈtæktɪkəl ˈvəʊtɪŋ/A voting strategy where a voter supports a candidate or party other than their preferred choice, with the aim of preventing an undesirable electoral outcome (e.g., helping a less-preferred but stronger contender defeat a least-preferred rival).
• tactical wire

  nounSpecialized
  /ˈtæktɪkəl waɪə/Wire used for tactical purposes, especially in military or strategic contexts, such as for communication lines or defensive barriers.
• tactician

  nounC1
  /takˈtɪʃ.ən/A person who is skilled at planning actions, especially in military, political, or sporting contexts, to achieve a specific goal.
• tacticity

  nounC2 / Specialized technical
  /tækˈtɪs.ə.ti/The relative stereochemical arrangement of consecutive chiral centers within a macromolecule, particularly polymers.
• tactics

  nounplural-nounB2
  /ˈtæk.tɪks/The specific methods and actions used to achieve a short-term objective, especially in a conflict, competition, or structured activity.
• tactile corpuscle

  nounC2
  /ˈtæk.taɪl ˈkɔː.pʌs.əl/A microscopic sensory nerve ending in the skin, particularly abundant in hairless areas like fingertips and lips, that responds to light touch or pressure.
• tactile hair

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /ˈtæk.taɪl heə(r)/A specialized hair on the body of an animal, typically on a whisker or vibrissa, used for sensing physical contact and vibrations in the immediate environment.
• taction

  nounVery Rare / Archaic / Technical
  /ˈtakʃ(ə)n/The act of touching or making contact; tactile sensation.
• tactus

  nounLow (specialized term)
  /ˈtæktəs/In music theory, the basic unit of time or beat, especially in Renaissance music.

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