# tactic

/ˈtæktɪk/ (US) · /tˈæktɪk/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tactic
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 3. chemistry/polymers

adjective · CEFR C2 · Technical

describing a plastic-like material where the parts are arranged in a very regular pattern.

For teachers: describing a polymer in which the repeating units have a specific, identical configuration along the chain.

- The scientist studied the tactic structure of the new plastic material.
- The physical properties of the polymer are significantly influenced by whether the chain is tactic or atactic in its molecular arrangement.

## Examples

- The team used a new tactic to win the match.
- The marketing department tried a different tactic by offering free samples to people in the street.
- While the overall strategy remained defensive, the general employed a series of aggressive tactics to disrupt the enemy's supply lines and force a premature retreat.

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