tactically
tactically adverb: in a tactical manner; in a manner calculated to achieve some end.
Adverb
tactically (comparative more tactically, superlative most tactically)
- in a tactical manner; in a manner calculated to achieve some end.
- Tactically smart, Leeds' work-rate was also admirable, their players often doubling up on Everton's main threats like Marouane Fellaini, while Victor Anichibe found he had unwelcome, unstinting company throughout.2012, Ben Smith, Leeds United 2-1 Everton
- using tactics
- in terms of tactics
- Jesse Helms is my "enemy" because of what he says and does. If he stops, he ceases to be my enemy. Tactically, I'm not about to spend much time trying to change him. I'd rather make it impossible for him to act in ways that oppress me. But the distinction between the person, who can potentially be...1988 December 11, John D'Emilio, “Enemies, Anger, and Militance”, in Gay Community News, volume 16, number 22, page 5
Forms of tactically
| comparative | more tactically |
|---|---|
| superlative | most tactically |
Origin of tactically
From tactical + -ly.
Words formed from tactically
Questions about tactically
- What does tactically mean?
- Tactically means in a tactical manner; in a manner calculated to achieve some end.
- What part of speech is tactically?
- Tactically is an adverb.
Words near tactically in the dictionary
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