English Explanatory Dictionary

tactical

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to tactics.
  2. Of or relating to military operations that are smaller or more local than strategic ones.
  3. Adroit, skilful or ingenious.
  4. Having a military appearance, typically with accessories such as a bipod, adjustable stock, detachable magazine or black coloration.
noun
  1. A combinator of proof tactics.
  2. A private war reenactment event involving mock battles or skirmishes.

Pronunciation

/ˈtæktɪk(ə)l/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-tactical.wav

Word forms

tactical tacticals

Etymology

From tactic + -al.

Derived words

aerotactical battalion tactical group multitactical nontactical psychotactical TACAN tacnuke tactical air commander tactical air control center tactical area tactical assembly area tactical call sign tactical center tactical combat tactical command tactical concept tactical contact tactical control tactical coordinator tactical deception tactical diameter tactical diversion tactical evacuation tactical group tactical information tactical intelligence tacticality tactical level of war tactical loading tactical locality tactically tactical map tactical mining tactical obstacle tactical officer tactical operation tactical pen tactical range tactical realism tactical reconnaissance tactical reserve tactical role-playing game tactical RPG tactical security tactical support tactical system tactical transport tactical troops tactical unit tactical urbanism tactical vehicle tactical vote tactical voting tactical warning tactical weapon tacticool tactleneck
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