diplomatic

One entry found for diplomatic.

Main Entry: dip·lo·mat·ic
Pronunciation: "di-pl&-'ma-tik
Function: adjective
Etymology: in sense 1, from New Latin diplomaticus, from Latin diplomat-, diploma; in other senses, from French diplomatique connected with documents regulating international relations, from New Latin diplomaticus
1 a : PALEOGRAPHIC b : exactly reproducing the original <a diplomatic edition>
2 : of, relating to, or concerned with diplomacy or diplomats <diplomatic relations>
3 : employing tact and conciliation especially in situations of stress
synonym see SUAVE
- dip·lo·mat·i·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb