# tactical

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈtæktɪk(ə)l/ · frequency rank #7,508

## Definitions
1. Of or relating to tactics.
2. Of or relating to military operations that are smaller or more local than strategic ones.
3. Adroit, skilful or ingenious.
4. Having a military appearance, typically with accessories such as a bipod, adjustable stock, detachable magazine or black coloration.

## Etymology
From tactic + -al.

## Easily confused with
- **tactics** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/tactical-vs-tactics)
- **tactician** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/tactical-vs-tactician)
- **tactically** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/tactical-vs-tactically)
- **tactic** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/tactic-vs-tactical)

## Common misspellings (12)
`atctical`, `tacctical`, `tacitcal`, `tactcial`, `tactiacl`, `tacticall`, `tacticcal`, `tacticla`, `tacttical`, `tatcical`, `tcatical`, `ttactical`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/tactical