Stratagem: meaning, definitions and examples

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stratagem

 

[ หˆstrรฆt.ษ™.dส’ษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

warfare

A plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.

Synonyms

maneuver, plan, scheme, tactic

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his clever stratagems on the battlefield.
  • The general devised a brilliant stratagem to surprise the enemy.
  • Their success was due to a series of well-executed stratagems.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A cleverly contrived trick or scheme for gaining an end.

Synonyms

gambit, ploy, ruse, trick

Examples of usage

  • She employed a stratagem to get the information she needed.
  • The politician's stratagem to win the election was successful.
  • His stratagem involved a series of carefully orchestrated moves.

Translations

Translations of the word "stratagem" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estratagema

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช List

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ siasat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะฐั‚ะตะณะตะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fortel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ญ–็•ฅ (ใ•ใใ‚Šใ‚ƒใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stratagรจme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estratagema

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท strateji

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฑ…๋žต (์ฑ…๋žต)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูŠู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lest

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lesลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ญ–็•ฅ (cรจlรผรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bragรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒ แƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hiylษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estratagema

Etymology

The word 'stratagem' originated from the Greek word 'stratฤ“gฤ“ma', which means 'a military act'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, borrowing from the Old French 'estratageme'. The concept of stratagem has been a key element in warfare throughout history, with military leaders using clever tactics and schemes to outmaneuver their enemies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,695, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.