adj.1 of, relating to, or constituting tactics (a tactical retreat).
2 (of bombing or weapons) done or for use in immediate support of military or naval operations (opp. STRATEGIC).
3 adroitly planning or planned.
4 (of voting) aimed at preventing the strongest candidate from winning by supporting the next strongest.
Derivatives:
tactically adv.
Etymology: Gk taktikos (as TACTICS)