logistic

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adjective

lo·​gis·​tic lō-ˈji-stik 

lə-

variants or logistical

lō-ˈji-sti-kəl 

lə-

1

a

: of or relating to symbolic logic

b

: of or relating to the philosophical attempt to reduce mathematics to logic

2

: of or relating to logistics

a logistic problem

3

logistic : of, represented by, or relating to a logistic curve

a logistic process

logistically

lō-ˈji-sti-k(ə-)lē 

lə-

adverb

logistic

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noun

: symbolic logic

Examples of logistic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The closing of the Strait of Hormuz presents logistic challenges for large construction projects in the region. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Splitting the vaccine into three shots would create a major logistic burden for families with no safety benefit, doctors say. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Noun

The informal sector often operates independently with fragmented logistics, which creates risks and a significant barrier to consistent volume. — Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Its focus on airborne operations makes mobility and logistics especially important. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1905, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing logistic

• logistic curve

Rhymes for logistic

• artistic
• autistic
• ballistic
• cladistic
• heuristic
• holistic
• linguistic
• monistic
• patristic
• sadistic
• simplistic
• sophistic