politic

The definition of politic is someone who is shrewd, tactful or unethical.

(adjective)

An example of politic is a decision made because it it likely to be accepted by the voters and will make the politician more popular; a politic decision.

Politic is defined as to participate in campaigning.

(verb)

An example of politic is to run for office.

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See politic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. political: archaic except in body politic
  2. having practical wisdom; prudent; shrewd; diplomatic
  3. crafty; unscrupulous
  4. prudently or artfully contrived; expedient, as a plan, action, remark, etc.

Origin: ME polytyk < MFr politique < L politicus < Gr politikos, of a citizen < politēs: see police

intransitive verb politicked, politicking

to engage in political campaigning, vote-getting, etc.

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See politic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Using or marked by prudence, expedience, and shrewdness; artful.
  2. Using, displaying, or proceeding from policy; judicious: a politic decision.
  3. Crafty; cunning.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English politik

Origin: , from Old French politique

Origin: , from Latin polīticus, political

Origin: , from Greek polītikos

Origin: , from polītēs, citizen

Origin: , from polis, city; see pelə-3 in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • polˈi·tic·ly adverb

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