logistic

¹

Also lo·gis·ti·cal

[loh-jis-tik, luh-]

adjective

1. of or relating to logistics.

logistic

²

[loh-jis-tik, luh-]

noun

1. symbolic logic.

2. Archaic.,  mathematical calculation.

adjective

1. of or relating to logistic.

logistic

/ lɒˈdʒɪstɪk /

noun

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

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

Word History and Origins

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”; logos ( def. ) + -tēs, agent suffix + -ikos -ic ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of logistic¹

C17: via French, from Late Latin logisticus of calculation, from Greek logistikos rational, from logos word, reason

Example Sentences

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.

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Many of Nepal's mid-range peaks remain logistically out of reach -- not because they are too difficult, but because they are too remote.

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The project is costly and logistically difficult, and must contend with a Chinese arsenal that now features upgraded versions of the DF-26, a missile known as the “Guam killer.”

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But logistically that wasn’t possible until next week, and Halligan didn’t want to wait.

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So military support here is likely to be more in the areas of training, intelligence and logistic support, helping Ukraine to rebuild its bruised army, along with an ongoing supply of weapons and ammunition.

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