tactics
[ tak-tiks ]
/ ˈtæk tɪks /
noun
(usually used with a singular verb)
the art or science of disposing military or naval forces for battle and maneuvering them in battle.
(used with a plural verb)
the maneuvers themselves.
(used with a singular verb)
any mode of procedure for gaining advantage or success.
(usually used with a singular verb) Linguistics.
- the patterns in which the elements of a given level or stratum in a language may combine to form larger constructions.
- the study and description of such patterns.
synonym study for tactics
1. See
strategy.
OTHER WORDS FROM tactics
coun·ter·tac·tics, nounWords nearby tactics
Definition for tactics (2 of 2)
tactic
[ tak-tik ]
/ ˈtæk tɪk /
noun
a system or a detail of tactics.
a plan, procedure, or expedient for promoting a desired end or result.
adjective
of or relating to arrangement or order; tactical.
Origin of tactic
1560–70; New Latin
tacticus < Greek
taktikós “fit for arranging or ordering,” equivalent to
tak- (base of
tássein (Attic
táttein) “to arrange, put in order”) +
-tikos
-tic
OTHER WORDS FROM tactic
non·tac·tic, noun, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for tactics
British Dictionary definitions for tactics (1 of 2)
tactics
/ (ˈtæktɪks) /
pl n
(functioning as singular) military
the art and science of the detailed direction and control of movement or manoeuvre of forces in battle to achieve an aim or task
the manoeuvres used or plans followed to achieve a particular short-term aim
Derived forms of tactics
tactician, nounWord Origin for tactics
C17: from New Latin
tactica, from Greek
ta taktika the matters of arrangement, neuter plural of
taktikos concerning arrangement or order, from
taktos arranged (for battle), from
tassein to arrange