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- [pol-i-tik]
- /ˈpɒl ɪ tɪk/
- /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪk/
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- [pol-i-tik]
- /ˈpɒl ɪ tɪk/
Definitions of politic word
- adjective politic shrewd or prudent in practical matters; tactful; diplomatic. 1
- adjective politic contrived in a shrewd and practical way; expedient: a politic reply. 1
- adjective politic political: the body politic. 1
- noun politic governmental affairs 1
- noun plural politic individual's principles, beliefs 1
- adjective politic speech, action: shrewd, wise 1
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Origin of politic
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English politik < Middle French politique < Latin polīticus < Greek polītikós civic, equivalent to polī́t(ēs) citizen (see polity) + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Politic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
politic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adj politic
- advisable — If you tell someone that it is advisable to do something, you are suggesting that they should do it, because it is sensible or is likely to achieve the result they want.
- all ears — If someone says that they are all ears, they mean that they are ready and eager to listen.
- artful — If you describe someone as artful, you mean that they are clever and skilful at achieving what they want, especially by deceiving people.
- calculating — If you describe someone as calculating, you disapprove of the fact that they deliberately plan to get what they want, often by hurting or harming other people.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
verb politic
adjective politic
- coolheaded — not easily flustered; calm
- diplomatic — of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: diplomatic officials.
- expedient — (of an action) Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.
- judicious — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
- noncommittal — not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like: The senator gave us a noncommittal answer.
Antonyms for politic
adj politic
- ill-judged — injudicious; unwise.
- impolitic — not politic, expedient, or judicious.
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