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tac·tics
 tactics
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- pronunciation:
- taek
tihks
- features:
- Word Parts
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plural noun |
| definition: |
(used with a plural verb) methods used to bring something about.
His tactics for getting a raise were successful.- synonyms:
- maneuver, move
- similar words:
- device, dodge, scheme
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| related words: |
campaign |
The word tactics
contains the following parts:
tax, taxo
Greek
root
that means arrangement, order
  Example words:
-ics
Greek
noun-forming suffix
that means science, study, or practice of; properties of; practices pertaining to
Example words:
acoustics, aerobics, aeronautics, athletics, civics, economics, electronics, ethics, genetics, graphics, gymnastics, mathematics, orthodontics, physics, politics, statistics, tactics, tectonics
- synonyms:
- -logy, -ology
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