logistic

¹ American  

[loh-jis-tik, luh-] / loʊˈdʒɪs tɪk, lə- /

noun

1. symbolic logic.

2. Archaic. mathematical calculation.

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adjective

1. of or relating to logistic.

logistic ² American  

[loh-jis-tik, luh-] / loʊˈdʒɪs tɪk, lə- /

Also logistical

adjective

1. of or relating to logistics.

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logistic British  

/ lɒˈdʒɪstɪk /

noun

1. an uninterpreted calculus or system of symbolic logic Compare formal language

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adjective

1. maths (of a curve) having an equation of the form y = k /(1 + e ^a+bx ), where b is less than zero

2. rare of, relating to, or skilled in arithmetical calculations

Other Word Forms

• logistically adverb
• nonlogistical adjective
• unlogistical adjective

Etymology

Origin of logistic¹

First recorded in 1620–30; from French logistique, from Late Latin logisticus “of computation,” from Greek logistikós “skilled in calculation, rational,” derivative of lógos “word”; logos ( def. ) + -tēs, agent suffix + -ikos -ic ( def. )

Origin of logistic¹

First recorded in 1930–35; back formation from logistics ( def. )

Example Sentences

Her family warehouse is a crucial part of a shadow logistic network that has powered China’s trade surplus past $1 trillion for the first time this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some analysts say the court could suggest an administrative process to handle refunds—what would likely be a logistically heavy lift for U.S.

From Barron's

Some analysts say the court could suggest an administrative process to handle refunds—what would likely be a logistically heavy lift for U.S.

From Barron's

"It's very challenging logistically to respond," said Ade Soekadis, executive director of Mercy Corps Indonesia, an aid group.

From Barron's

For buyers to secure lower rates from previous owners, mortgages would have to be made assumable retroactively—a far-from-certain assumption and likely logistically difficult given the way mortgages are packaged and sold to investors.

From Barron's