Definition of tactic
1 : a device for accomplishing an end
2 : a method of employing forces in combat
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Examples of tactic in a Sentence
an effective tactic for solving crimes
We may need to change tactics.
a specialist in naval tactics
Origin and Etymology of tactic
New Latin tactica, from Greek taktikē, from feminine of taktikos
First Known Use: 1640
tactic
Definition of tactic
: of or relating to arrangement or order
Origin and Etymology of tactic
New Latin tacticus, from Greek taktikos
First Known Use: 1871
-tactic
Definition of -tactic
1 : of, relating to, or having (such) an arrangement or pattern paratactic
2 : showing orientation or movement directed by a (specified) force or agent geotactic
Origin and Etymology of -tactic
Greek taktikos
TACTIC Defined for English Language Learners
tactic
playDefinition of tactic for English Language Learners
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: an action or method that is planned and used to achieve a particular goal
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tactics : the activity or skill of organizing and moving soldiers and equipment in a military battle
TACTIC Defined for Kids
tactic
playDefinition of tactic for Students
: a planned action for some purpose “All that kid does is cry and he gets his way.” … “If I tried that tactic, my parents would just say, ‘Grow up.’ …” — Pam Zollman, Don't Bug Me!
Medical Dictionary
tactic
playMedical Definition of tactic
1: regular in structure of repeating units in a polymer
2: of, relating to, or showing biological taxis
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