tactic — a particular method or plan for achieving something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a particular method or plan for achieving something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæktɪk/
Example Sentences
- Her tactic of bringing homemade cookies to work meetings always gets everyone's attention.
- The football coach changed his tactic in the second half.
- Using puppy dog eyes is her favorite tactic to get what she wants.
tactic
NOUN[/ˈtæktɪk/]
a particular method or plan for achieving something
Chess tactic wins the game
With lactic wisdom, he shares each tactic through didactic teaching!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'tactique', which derives from Late Latin 'tacticus', ultimately from Greek 'taktikos' meaning 'relating to arrangement or order', based on 'tassein' meaning 'to arrange or put in order'.
Breakdown
Greek 'takt-' (arrange, put in order) + '-ic' (adjective suffix) = tactic (a method of arranging or ordering actions to achieve a goal)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Her tactic of bringing homemade cookies to work meetings always gets everyone's attention.”
“The football coach changed his tactic in the second half.”
“Using puppy dog eyes is her favorite tactic to get what she wants.”
“The company's marketing tactic proved very successful.”
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