politic

[ pol-i-tik ]
/ ˈpɒl ɪ tɪk /
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adjective

shrewd or prudent in practical matters; tactful; diplomatic.
contrived in a shrewd and practical way; expedient: a politic reply.
political: the body politic.

Origin of politic

1375–1425; late Middle English politik < Middle French politique < Latin polīticus < Greek polītikós civic, equivalent to polī́t(ēs) citizen (see polity) + -ikos -ic

SYNONYMS FOR politic

1 astute, ingenius; wary, discreet.
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synonym study for politic

1. See diplomatic.

OTHER WORDS FROM politic

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH politic

politic political politically politicly

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Words related to politic

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British Dictionary definitions for politic

politic
/ (ˈpɒlɪtɪk) /

adjective

artful or shrewd; ingenious a politic manager
crafty or unscrupulous; cunning a politic old scoundrel
sagacious, wise, or prudent, esp in statesmanship a politic choice
an archaic word for political
See also body politic, politics

Derived forms of politic

politicly, adverb

Word Origin for politic

C15: from Old French politique, from Latin polīticus concerning civil administration, from Greek politikos, from politēs citizen, from polis city