tac|ti|cal

tac|ti|cal
tac|ti|cal «TAK tuh kuhl», adjective.
1. of tactics; concerning tactics.
2. having to do with the direction of military or naval forces in battle: »

a tactical advantage.

3. organized for or used in action against enemy troops, rather than against enemy bases or industry behind the lines of battle: »

tactical air force, a tactical bomber. The distinction between tactical nuclear weapons and strategic nuclear weapons is almost entirely one of use (Manchester Guardian).

4. Figurative. a) characterized by skillful procedure, methods, or expedients; adroit; clever. b) having to do with ways and means.
tac´ti|cal|ly, adverb.

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  • che´mo|tac´ti|cal|ly — che|mo|tac|tic «KEE moh TAK tihk», adjective. of or produced by chemotaxis: »the chemotactic process, a chemotactic response. –che´mo|tac´ti|cal|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

  • par´a|tac´ti|cal|ly — par|a|tac|tic «PAR uh TAK tihk», adjective. of, having to do with, or characterized by parataxis. –par´a|tac´ti|cal|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

  • syn|tac´ti|cal|ly — syn|tac|tic «sihn TAK tihk», adjective. of or having to do with syntax; in accordance with the rules of syntax: »The parts of speech, for example, in any new language under examination, should be determined either by their inflexions or, if… …   Useful english dictionary

  • ge|o|tac|ti|cal|ly — «JEE uh TAK tuh klee», adverb. in a geotactic manner or direction …   Useful english dictionary

  • par|a|tac|ti|cal — «PAR uh TAK tuh kuhl», adjective. = paratactic. (Cf. ↑paratactic) …   Useful english dictionary

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