stratagem — a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstrætədʒəm/
Korean meaning: 계책, 계략 (특히 상대를 이기거나 목적을 달성하기 위한)
Korean pronunciation: **스트**래터젬
Example Sentences
- His dating stratagem involved pretending to accidentally bump into her at the coffee shop every day.
- The company used a brilliant marketing stratagem to boost sales during the recession.
- Mom's stratagem of hiding vegetables in the pizza worked perfectly on the kids.
stratagem
NOUN//ˈstrætədʒəm//
a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end
a castle commander points toward a large wooden horse positioned outside the enemy gates while holding tactical scrolls. The commander's eyes gleam with cunning as soldiers hidden inside the hollow wooden structure prepare for the secret mission. The enemy guards on the castle walls look down curiously at what appears to be a harmless gift. Meanwhile, the commander's troops wait in concealed positions, ready to spring into action once the horse is brought inside. Other soldiers nod approvingly at their leader's brilliant deception. a plan or scheme being used to outwit an opponent and achieve victory
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Origin
From ancient Greek 'strategema,' meaning a military maneuver or trick. Greek generals used this term for clever tactics to outmaneuver enemies in battle.
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“His dating stratagem involved pretending to accidentally bump into her at the coffee shop every day.”
“The company used a brilliant marketing stratagem to boost sales during the recession.”
“Mom's stratagem of hiding vegetables in the pizza worked perfectly on the kids.”
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