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tactique

tactique is the obsolete form of tactic.

Meaning of tactic

Noun

tactic (plural tactics)

  1. A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.
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  2. A maneuver used against an enemy.
  3. A sequence of moves that limits the opponent's options and results in an immediate and tangible advantage, typically in the form of material.

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Forms of tactique

pluraltactiques

Questions about tactique

What is tactique the obsolete form of?
Tactique is the obsolete form of tactic.

Words near tactique in the dictionary

  1. tactilometric
  2. tactilometry
  3. tacting
  4. taction
  5. tactions
  6. tactique
  7. tactiques
  8. tactite
  9. tactites
  10. tactitic
  11. tactition

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