logistic

adjective

lo·​gis·​tic lō-ˈji-stik How to pronounce logistic (audio)
lə-
variants or logistical
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 adverb

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Each year, the ANDAM Fashion Awards offer a financial and logistic support to designers and companies contributing to the vitality and durability of the fashion creative industry. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 One example is global transportation giant FedEx, which is planning an entire AI agent workforce for its logistic network. Nigel Melville, The Conversation, 6 May 2026 While Klein has stayed on as a creative director, both Tyler and Davies say Scott is the perfect guide for the logistic and emotional transition the moment required. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026 They may also be used to saturate and destroy remaining airfields, command centers, and logistic hubs. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for logistic

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of logistic was in 1918

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“Logistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logistic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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