logistic

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[loh-jis-tik, luh-]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or relating to logistics.

logistic

[loh-jis-tik, luh-]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

symbolic logic.
Archaic.��mathematical calculation.

adjective

of or relating to logistic.

logistic

/ ��ɒˈ��ɪ��ɪ�� /

noun

an uninterpreted calculus or system of symbolic logic Compare formal language

adjective

maths (of a curve) having an equation of the form y = k /(1 + e ^a+bx ), where b is less than zero
rare��of, relating to, or skilled in arithmetical calculations

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Other Word Forms

logistically adverb
nonlogistical adjective
unlogistical adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of logistic¹

First recorded in 1930–35; back formation from logistics ( def. )

Origin of logistic²

First recorded in 1620–30; from French logistique, from Late Latin logisticus “of computation,” from Greek ��ǲ��پ��ó�� “skilled in calculation, rational,” derivative of ��ó��ǲ� “w�ǰ��”; logos ( def. ) + -��ŧ��, agent suffix + -ikos -ic ( def. )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of logistic¹

C17: via French, from Late Latin logisticus of calculation, from Greek logistikos rational, from logos word, reason

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Example Sentences

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And there are concerns that logistically the transportation might not be fully achievable.

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He said that the mass sweeps would be logistically difficult given the capacity of the federal detention centers and that he didn’t expect local agencies to fill the gap given state law.

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Hosting one this season would be logistically tricky.

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Murphy Reinschreiber, chief operating officer of the McCourt Foundation, told The Times that it would be logistically impossible to hold both events on the same day.

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And so, in a fit of brilliant folly, they decided to take it on themselves — financially and logistically.

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