tactic
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1tac·tic
noun \ˈtak-tik\Definition of TACTIC
1
: a device for accomplishing an end
2
: a method of employing forces in combat
See Examples of TACTIC
- an effective tactic for solving crimes
- We may need to change tactics.
- a specialist in naval tactics
Origin of TACTIC
New Latin tactica, from Greek taktikē, from feminine of taktikos
First Known Use: 1640
Rhymes with TACTIC
2tactic
adjectiveDefinition of TACTIC
: of or relating to arrangement or order
Origin of TACTIC
New Latin tacticus, from Greek taktikos
First Known Use: 1871
tac·tic
adjective \ˈtak-tik\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of TACTIC
1
: regular in structure of repeating units in a polymer
2
: of, relating to, or showing biological taxis
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