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tactic

1. tac.tic \'tak-tik\ aj [NL tacticus, fr. Gk taktikos] [Gk taktikos] 1: of 
   or relating to arrangement or order  2: of, relating to, or showing 
   biological taxis 
2. tactic n [NL tactica, fr. Gk taktike-, fr. fem. of taktikos] 1: a method 
   of employing forces in combat  2: a device for accomplishing an end