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stratagem

strat·a·gem
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [strat-uh-juh m]
    • /ˈstræt ə dʒəm/
    • /ˈstræt.ə.dʒəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [strat-uh-juh m]
    • /ˈstræt ə dʒəm/

Definitions of stratagem word

  • noun stratagem a plan, scheme, or trick for surprising or deceiving an enemy. 1
  • noun stratagem any artifice, ruse, or trick devised or used to attain a goal or to gain an advantage over an adversary or competitor: business stratagems. 1
  • noun stratagem plan, strategy 1
  • countable noun stratagem A stratagem is a plan that is intended to achieve a particular effect, often by deceiving people. 0
  • noun stratagem a plan or trick, esp one to deceive an enemy 0
  • noun stratagem a trick, scheme, or plan for deceiving an enemy in war 0

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Origin of stratagem

First appearance:

before 1480
One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; (< Middle French stratageme) < Italian stratagemma war ruse < Latin stratēgēma < Greek stratḗgēma instance of generalship, derivative of stratēgeîn to be in command, derivative of stratēgós military commander (see strategy)

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Parts of speech for Stratagem

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

stratagem popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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.

stratagem usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for stratagem

noun stratagem

  • artifice — Artifice is the clever use of tricks and devices.
  • band-aid — A Band-Aid is a small piece of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts or wounds on your body.
  • big stick — force or the threat of using force
  • canniness — the quality of being canny
  • chicane — a bridge or whist hand without trumps

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