Tactical — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈtak-ti-kəl/ tac·ti·cal

Meaning & Definition of Tactical

Tactical (adjective)

  1. of or relating to combat tactics
  2. of or occurring at the battlefront
  3. using or being weapons or forces employed at the battlefront

Tactical (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances

    "made the tactical move of becoming friendly with the journalism teacher, hoping that this would get him appointed editor of the school newspaper"

    similar: advisable, desirable, expedient, judicious, politic, prudent, wise
    related: advantageous, beneficial, profitable, useful, utilitarian, feasible, possible, practicable, practical, opportune, seasonable, timely, opportunistic, self-seeking
    opposite: impolitic, imprudent, inadvisable, inexpedient, injudicious, unwise
    near: impractical, profitless, unfeasible, unprofitable, inopportune, unseasonable, untimely

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tactical

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tactical:

advisable, desirable, expedient, judicious, politic, prudent, wise

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Tactical

Words with the opposite meaning of Tactical:

impolitic, imprudent, inadvisable, inexpedient, injudicious, unwise

Related Words for Tactical

advantageous, beneficial, profitable, useful, utilitarian, feasible, possible, practicable, practical, opportune, seasonable, timely, opportunistic, self-seeking

Near Antonyms of Tactical

impractical, profitless, unfeasible, unprofitable, inopportune, unseasonable, untimely

Word Forms of Tactical

Derived words: tactically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Tactical

tactic:1 or tactic:2 + -al:1

First known use: 1570

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Tactical

Frequently Asked Questions about Tactical

What does "Tactical" mean?

"Tactical" means of or relating to combat tactics. As an adjective, it is defined as: of or relating to combat tactics.

What is another word for "Tactical"?

Other words for "Tactical" include advisable, desirable, expedient, judicious, politic, prudent and wise. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tactical" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tactical"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tactical". Common alternatives include advisable, desirable, expedient, judicious, politic, prudent and wise.

What is the opposite of "Tactical"?

Antonyms of "Tactical" include impolitic, imprudent, inadvisable, inexpedient, injudicious and unwise. Near antonyms include impractical, profitless, unfeasible and unprofitable.

How do you use "Tactical" in a sentence?

Examples of "Tactical" in a sentence: "made the tactical move of becoming friendly with the journalism teacher, hoping that this would get him appointed editor of the school newspaper".

Is "Tactical" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tactical" is an adjective.

Is "Tactical" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Tactical" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Tactical"?

"Tactical" is pronounced /ˈtak-ti-kəl/ and divided into syllables as tac·ti·cal.