strategic
/stɹəˈti.dʒɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to strategy.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of or relating to military operations that are more large-scale or long-range than local or tactical ones.
Adjective
Examples
a strategic nuclear weapon
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “strategic” mean?
Of or pertaining to strategy.
Is “strategic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.