logistic

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adjective

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

logistic

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noun

Examples of logistic in a Sentence

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Adjective
Davidson’s new company will specialize in event management and logistic with a focus on film, TV and tech festivals and markets. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 And if that pot has now gone bad, that affects the entire downstream logistic food chain. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
Yes; the four-person lofted cabins suit families well, and the all-inclusive structure simplifies logistics with kids in tow. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026 Instead of immediately fixing the logistics, notice your emotional reaction first. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for logistic

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of logistic was in 1905

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“Logistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logistic. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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