tactical
Translation
tactical, strategic
Examples
The army made a tactical retreat.
The army made a tactical retreat.
It was a clever tactical move.
It was a clever tactical move.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun relating to tactics. The army made a tactical retreat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strategic, planned, calculated; Antonyms: random, unplanned
Etymology
From 'tactic' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-al'.
Memory Tips
If it's related to a 'tactic', it's 'tactical'. The '-al' ending makes it an adjective.