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tattica

/ˈtat.ti.ka/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 9,398

Meaning

tactic, tactics

  • a specific action or strategy planned to achieve a goal
  • the art or science of deploying military, sports, or game forces

In a sentence

L'allenatore ha cambiato tattica nel secondo tempo della partita.

The coach changed tactics in the second half of the match.

Questa tattica difensiva non ha funzionato contro gli avversari.

This defensive tactic didn't work against the opponents.

Qual è la tattica migliore per vincere la sfida?

What is the best tactic to win the challenge?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
tatticafeminine · singular
tattichefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Plural is 'tattiche' with 'ch' to preserve the hard /k/ sound.
  • 'Tattica' refers to short-term immediate methods, whereas 'strategia' refers to long-term plans.

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