First Known Use: 1640
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1tactic
noun tac·tic \ˈtak-tik\
: an action or method that is planned and used to achieve a particular goal
tactics : the activity or skill of organizing and moving soldiers and equipment in a military battle
Full Definition of TACTIC
1
: a device for accomplishing an end
2
: a method of employing forces in combat
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Origin of TACTIC
New Latin tactica, from Greek taktikē, from feminine of taktikos
Rhymes with TACTIC
2tactic
adjective
Definition of TACTIC
: of or relating to arrangement or order
Origin of TACTIC
New Latin tacticus, from Greek taktikos
First Known Use: 1871
TACTIC Defined for Kids
tactic
noun tac·tic \ˈtak-tik\
Definition of TACTIC for Kids
: 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
adjective tac·tic \ˈtak-tik\
Medical 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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