Strategic Definition & Meaning

strategic
adjective
  1. relating to or concerned with strategy; "strategic weapon"; "the islands are of strategic importance"; "strategic considerations"
  2. highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war; "a strategic chess move"; "strategic withdrawal"; "strategic bombing missions"

"Strategic" in song lyrics

See how strategic is used in real songs:

  • "Paraplegic, my fightin stance too strategic"
    Afu-Ra f/ Masta Killa — Mortal Kombat
  • "I keeps all I leave with ain't nothing strategic"
    Cha Cha — Sunglasses
  • "Playin it out, get strategic"
    Classified — Anybody Listening

Usage tips for "strategic"

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