Definitions for politic

politic pol·i·tic

Spelling: [pol-i-tik]
IPA: /ˈpɒl ɪ tɪk/

Politic is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 121 anagrams from letters in politic (ciilopt).

Definitions for politic

adjective

  1. shrewd or prudent in practical matters; tactful; diplomatic.
  2. contrived in a shrewd and practical way; expedient:
  3. political:

Origin of politic

1375-1425; late Middle English politik Middle French politique Latin polīticus Greek polītikós civic, equivalent to polī́t(ēs) citizen (see polity) + -ikos

Examples for politic

First then, of wisdom: the State which we have called into being will be wise because politic.

The Electoral College may be imperfect, but its moderating influence on the American politic should not be laughed off too easily.

"Sir, I seem to be in another world," was the politic reply.

Between rash duke and politic king there was every show of amity.

At 29, he is again one of the top skaters, riding pro for politic boards, which has one bearing his name.

This will be a politic move for the Soviets as well as England.

The goal apparently remains the elimination of Israel, but it is not politic to say so publicly.

It was in vain for the politic father to remonstrate with the headstrong son.

Honain knew well, but he was too politic not to affect ignorance.

And he was politic—or politician—enough to avoid the subject thenceforward.

Word Value for politic
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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