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- [tak-tik]
- /ˈtæk tɪk/
- /ˈtæk.tɪk/
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- [tak-tik]
- /ˈtæk tɪk/
Definitions of tactic word
- noun tactic tactics (def 1). 1
- noun tactic a system or a detail of tactics. 1
- noun tactic a plan, procedure, or expedient for promoting a desired end or result. 1
- adjective tactic of or relating to arrangement or order; tactical. 1
- noun,plural tactic military: strategy 1
- noun tactic plan, approach 1
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Origin of tactic
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; New Latin tacticus < Greek taktikós “fit for arranging or ordering,” equivalent to tak- (base of tássein (Attic táttein) “to arrange, put in order”) + -tikos -tic
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Parts of speech for Tactic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tactic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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.
tactic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tactic
noun tactic
- 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.
- deflection — The deflection of something means making it change direction.
- game — an amusement or pastime: children's games.
- instrumentation — the arranging of music for instruments, especially for an orchestra.
Top questions with tactic
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