logistic
1 Americanadjective
noun
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symbolic logic.
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Archaic. mathematical calculation.
adjective
adjective
noun
adjective
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maths (of a curve) having an equation of the form y = k /(1 + e a+bx ), where b is less than zero
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rare of, relating to, or skilled in arithmetical calculations
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of logistic1
First recorded in 1930–35; back formation from logistics ( def. )
Origin of logistic2
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”; see logos ( def. ) + -tēs, agent suffix + -ikos -ic ( def. )
Explanation
Anything logistic has to do with organizing and managing a situation. You failed to solve the logistic problem of the mechanical claw game, leaving you without the stuffed koala you longed for. The base of the word logistic is, logically, logos, the Greek word for reason, which can be found in logistikos, "pertaining to logic." You'll see this word in other forms, including the more common adjective, logistical and the noun logistics. As the manager of a large company, you face logistic tasks such as the hiring of workers and the movement of materials from one place to another. Not to mention planning your 3-month vacation.
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Example Sentences
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“It’s just a huge logistic challenge,” McAree said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Conditional logistic regression allowed them to compare changes within individual patients.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
"It's unlikely that if Nike is faced with high tariffs in Vietnam, it'll consider India as the best alternative. India's onerous logistic costs, import duties and cumbersome customs regulations, all weigh it down," says Kishore.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
“We’re the logistic, the infrastructure, but also the higher-value services to make sure manufacturers and pharmacies have the support they need.”
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
The simple logistic instructions—where to go, and when—were expected.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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