Strategic
Example: The general planned a strategic attack to win the battle quickly.
Definition
"Strategic" refers to actions or plans carefully designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim, especially in contexts like military, business, or politics. A strategic attack, for example, is planned with the goal of gaining a decisive advantage or winning efficiently.
Etymology
The word "strategic" comes from the Greek word 'strategikos,' which relates to a general or commander in the army ('strategos'). It entered English in the early 19th century, originally linked to military planning. Did you know? The root 'strategos' literally means 'army leader,' highlighting the word's deep military origins.
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"Strategic" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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