logistic

[loh-jis-tik, luh-] Example Sentences Origin

lo·gis·tic

1[loh-jis-tik, luh-]
adjective
of or pertaining to logistics.
Also, lo·gis·ti·cal.


Origin:
1930–35; back formation from logistics

lo·gis·ti·cal·ly, adverb
non·lo·gis·ti·cal, adjective
un·lo·gis·ti·cal, adjective

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Logistic is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Example Sentences
  • She had questions and theories and logistic concerns, but mostly she had doubts.
  • The government had to take such measures to prevent any movements or logistic support for them.
  • To find right spot with all logistic and safety measures, you need to drill few times.
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lo·gis·tic

2[loh-jis-tik, luh-]
noun Sometimes, logistics.
1.
symbolic logic.
2.
Archaic. mathematical calculation.
adjective
3.
of or pertaining to logistic.

Origin:
1620–30; < French logistique < Late Latin logisticus of computation < Greek logistikós skilled in calculation, rational, equivalent to logist(ḗs) calculator, reasoner (*logid-, base of logízein to reckon, verbal derivative of lógos word (see logos) + -tēs agent suffix, with dt > st) + -ikos -ic
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logistic1 (lɒˈdʒɪstɪk)
 
n
1.  Compare formal language an uninterpreted calculus or system of symbolic logic
 
adj
2.  maths (of a curve) having an equation of the form y = k/(1 + ea+bx), where b is less than zero
3.  rare of, relating to, or skilled in arithmetical calculations
 
[C17: via French, from Late Latin logisticus of calculation, from Greek logistikos rational, from logos word, reason]

logistic or logistical2 (lɒˈdʒɪstɪk)
 
adj
of or relating to logistics
 
logistical or logistical2
 
adj
 
logistically or logistical2
 
adv

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logistic
"pertaining to logic," 1628, from M.L. logisticus, from Gk. logistikos "pertaining to logic," from logikos (see logic).
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