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

These extensions provide more time for businesses and individuals to recover financially while managing the logistic challenges of filing accurate returns. —Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025

Even with the stress and logistic hurdles, the overall outlook for business travel remains positive. —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025

Noun

Crimea is home to Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, key airbases, and logistics hubs crucial for operations in southern Ukraine. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025

From logistics companies, restaurant chains, convenience stores and even farms, some VC investors have been allocating more of their capital to traditional sectors and businesses, but without the war chest or type of operational involvement typical of private equity firms. —Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025

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