strategic — relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them
Pronunciation (IPA): /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
Example Sentences
- The company made a strategic move by buying their biggest competitor.
- My strategic approach to avoiding homework is pretending to be sick.
- She chose a strategic seat near the exit during the boring meeting.
strategic
ADJECTIVE[/strəˈtiːdʒɪk/]
relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them
The general made a strategic decision to defend the narrow mountain pass.
The company made a strategic investment in renewable energy. (PLAN + ADVANTAGE = STRATEGIC → strategic means carefully planned to achieve the best possible outcome)
A strategic move looks like magic when the advantage becomes gigantic.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Strategic derives from ancient Greek 'strategos', a term originally denoting a military commander or general. The word combines 'stratos' (army) and 'agein' (to lead), reflecting its initial military context. Over time, the meaning expanded from military leadership to encompass broader long-term planning and deliberate, calculated decision-making.
Breakdown
stratos (army) + agos (leader) = strategos (commander). The English adjective 'strategic' adds the suffix -ic, meaning 'of or relating to strategy'.
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📝Examples
“The company made a strategic move by buying their biggest competitor.”
“My strategic approach to avoiding homework is pretending to be sick.”
“She chose a strategic seat near the exit during the boring meeting.”
“The general developed a strategic plan to win the battle.”
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