TACTICAL

tactical

(adjective) of or pertaining to tactic or tactics; “a tactical error”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

tactical (not comparable)

of, or relating to tactics

of, or relating to military operations that are smaller or more local than strategic ones

adroit, skilful or ingenious

(firearms) having a military appearance, typically with accessories such as a bipod, adjustable stock, detachable magazine or black coloration

Noun

tactical (plural tacticals)

(computing) A combinator of proof tactics.

A private war reenactment event involving mock battles or skirmishes.

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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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