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tactical

 

[ ˈtæktɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

military strategy

Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end. Involving or pertaining to actions or choices that are planned in advance with a specific purpose in mind. Characterized by skillful planning, especially in a military context.

Synonyms

calculated, planned, strategic

Examples of usage

  • His tactical skills helped the team win the battle.
  • The general devised a tactical plan to outmaneuver the enemy forces.
  • The soldiers received specialized training in tactical maneuvers.
Context #2 | Adjective

sports

Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to achieve a specific goal in a sport. Involving strategies and maneuvers designed to achieve success in a particular sport. Characterized by thoughtful planning and execution in a sporting context.

Synonyms

clever, skillful, strategic

Examples of usage

  • The coach implemented tactical changes to counter the opponent's strategy.
  • The team's tactical approach to the game proved successful.
  • She is known for her tactical awareness on the soccer field.

Translations

Translations of the word "tactical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tático

🇮🇳 रणनीतिक

🇩🇪 taktisch

🇮🇩 taktis

🇺🇦 тактичний

🇵🇱 taktyczny

🇯🇵 戦術的な (せんじゅつてきな)

🇫🇷 tactique

🇪🇸 táctico

🇹🇷 taktik

🇰🇷 전술적인 (jeonsuljeogin)

🇸🇦 تكتيكي

🇨🇿 taktický

🇸🇰 taktický

🇨🇳 战术的 (zhànshù de)

🇸🇮 taktičen

🇮🇸 taktískur

🇰🇿 тактикалық

🇬🇪 ტაქტიკური

🇦🇿 taktiki

🇲🇽 táctico

Etymology

The word 'tactical' originates from the Greek word 'taktikos', meaning 'of or relating to arrangement or order'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century during the Thirty Years' War, a conflict that saw the development of advanced military tactics. Over time, 'tactical' evolved to encompass not only military strategies but also broader applications in sports, business, and everyday decision-making.

See also: tactician, tactics.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,421 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.