[tac.ti.cal] adj (1570) 1: of or relating to combat tactics: as a (1): of or occurring at the battlefront "~ defense" "~ first strike" (2): using or being weapons or forces employed at the battlefront "~ missiles" b of an air force: of, relating to, or designed for air attack in close support of friendly ground forces
2. a: of or relating to tactics: as (1): of or relating to small-scale actions serving a larger purpose (2): made or carried out with only a limited or immediate end in view b: adroit in planning or maneuvering to accomplish a purpose -- tac.ti.cal.ly adv