logistic
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Related to handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ləˈdʒɪstɪk
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
operations
Of or relating to logistics
noun
countablemathematics
A logistic function or graph of a logistic curve.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: Of or relating to logistics
Used this way, logistic is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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Handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
Related to handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
Assistance between and within military commands.
A judgment of the logistic support required for some particular military operation.
Assistance between and within military commands.
A logistics combat support agency in the Department of Defense.
The pooling of specific resources by subscribing nations for the support of some joint operation.
Arrangements made between nations to assist each other.
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Synonyms
Sense: of or relating to logistics
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