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strategic
[ struh-tee-jik ]
adjective
- pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of strategy:
strategic movements.
- important in or essential to strategy.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- (of an action, as a military operation or a move in a game) forming an integral part of a stratagem:
a strategic move in a game of chess.
- Military.
- intended to render the enemy incapable of making war, as by the destruction of materials, factories, etc.:
a strategic bombing mission.
- (of a weapon) long range, as an intercontinental ballistic missile: Compare tactical ( def 3 ).
Strategic nuclear weapons were the linchpin of the Mutual Assured Destruction doctrine at the height of the Cold War.
- essential to the conduct of a war:
Copper is a strategic material.
strategic
/ ٰəˈپːɪ /
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of strategy
- important to a strategy or to strategy in general
- (of weapons, attacks, etc) directed against an enemy's homeland rather than used on a battlefield
a strategic missile
strategic bombing
Derived Forms
- ٰˈٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ٰ·ٱ··· adverb
- ԴDz·ٰ·ٱ· adjective
- ԴDz·ٰ·ٱ·· adjective
- ܲ·ٰ·ٱ· adjective
- ܲ·ٰ·ٱ·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of strategic1
Example Sentences
But analysts say Albanese's proposal is mainly aimed at protecting Australia and its partners from strategic adversaries like China.
As a master propagandist and expert manipulator of the media and information environment, Donald Trump is very intentional with his strategic messaging.
"It is a strategic move to create an environment where local businesses can thrive without the immediate pressure of foreign competition," Malawi's Trade Minister, Vitumbiko Mumba, said at the time.
Asked if the US was only interested in benefiting economically from Africa and not its welfare, Boulos said "our job is to promote the US interests and promote our strategic partnerships".
This will still involve tariffs, but more limited and strategic.
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