TACTIC

tactic, tactics, maneuver, manoeuvre

(noun) a plan for attaining a particular goal

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tactic (plural tactics)

A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.

Synonyms: scheme, stratagem, plan, maneuver, course of action

Coordinate term: strategy

(military) A maneuver used against an enemy.

(chess) A sequence of moves that limits the opponent's options and results in an immediate and tangible advantage, typically in the form of material.

Adjective

tactic (comparative more tactic, superlative most tactic)

(dated, military) Tactical; of or relating to the art of military and naval tactics.

Synonym: tactical

(chemistry) Describing a polymer whose repeat units are identical.

Anagrams

• tic tac, tic-tac

Source: Wiktionary


Tac"tic, Tac"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. tactics.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the art of military and naval tactics.

– Tac"tic*al*ly, adv.

Tac"tic, n.

Definition: See Tactics.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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