tactical — relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military, political, or other advantage
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military, political, or other advantage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæktɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- His tactical retreat to the kitchen during the family argument was actually quite smart.
- The chess player's tactical sacrifice of the queen led to checkmate.
- She made a tactical error by mentioning her ex-boyfriend on their first date.
tactical
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtæktɪkəl/]
relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military, political, or other advantage
The commander made a tactical decision to protect the bridge.
The chess player made a tactical move to trap the queen. (♟️ Smart Move + 🎯 Plan → Tactical)
His tactical plan proved practical and led to a spectacular victory.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'taktikos' meaning 'of or relating to arrangement or tactics,' derived from 'taxis' meaning 'arrangement' or 'order.' The word entered English through Latin and French, ultimately relating to military strategy and careful planning.
Breakdown
tact- (Greek 'taxis,' arrangement) + -ical (suffix forming adjectives, 'relating to') = tactical
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His tactical retreat to the kitchen during the family argument was actually quite smart.”
“The chess player's tactical sacrifice of the queen led to checkmate.”
“She made a tactical error by mentioning her ex-boyfriend on their first date.”
“The company's tactical shift to online sales saved them during the pandemic.”
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