tactic

[tak-tik]

noun

1. tactics.

2. a system or a detail of tactics.

3. a plan, procedure, or expedient for promoting a desired end or result.

adjective

1. of or relating to arrangement or order; tactical.

-tactic

¹

combining form

1. having a specified kind of pattern or arrangement or having an orientation determined by a specified force

   syndiotactic

   phototactic

tactic

²

/ ˈtæktɪk /

noun

1. a piece of tactics; tactical move See also tactics

Other Word Forms

• nontactic noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tactic¹

First recorded in 1560–70; New Latin tacticus, from Greek taktikós “fit for arranging or ordering,” from tak-, base of tássein ( Attic táttein ) “to arrange, put in order” + -tikos -tic

Word History and Origins

Origin of tactic¹

from Greek taktikos relating to order or arrangement; see _tactics

Example Sentences

Bompastor said the difference was down to her tactics - she had been "too ambitious" last season and modified their set-up as a result on Thursday night, making sure they were less vulnerable out of possession.

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In 2019, they started a new chain, OneBelow, selling everything for £1 or less - but three years later they had to change tactics.

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Such tactics can be effective for a while, but they tend to breed resentment.

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Layoff tactics are changing—and their blunders keep coming.

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Since she’s immune to Nile’s intimidation tactics, he secretly does her another “favor” she’d never ask of him, mainly because doing so also satiates his sociopathic urges.

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Related Words

• ploy