Definition of tactic
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a device for accomplishing an end
2
: a method of employing forces in combat
tactic
adjectiveDefinition of tactic (Entry 2 of 3)
: of or relating to arrangement or order
-tactic
adjective combining formDefinition of -tactic (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: of, relating to, or having (such) an arrangement or pattern
phonotactic
2
: showing orientation or movement directed by a (specified) force or agent
geotactic
Note: Adjectives formed with -tactic usually correspond to nouns ending in -taxis.
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The first known use of tactic was in 1640
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