tactics

noun

tac·​tics ˈtak-tiks How to pronounce tactics (audio)
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
a
: the science and art of disposing and maneuvering forces in combat
b
: the art or skill of employing available means to accomplish an end
2
: a system or mode of procedure
3
: the study of the grammatical relations within a language including morphology and syntax

Examples of tactics in a Sentence

refused to stoop to dishonest tactics to win election to the town council
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Word History

Etymology

Greek taktikós tactic entry 2 + -ics, after New Latin tactica, borrowed from Greek taktiká, noun derivative from neuter plural of taktikós

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of tactics was in 1626

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Cite this Entry

“Tactics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tactics. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

tactics

singular or plural noun
tac·​tics ˈtak-tiks How to pronounce tactics (audio)
1
a
: the science and art of arranging and moving forces in combat
b
: the art or skill of using available means to accomplish an end
2
: a system or method of proceeding

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