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politic

politic · more politic · most politic

Shrewd, prudent and expedientShrewd, prudent and expedient; showing policy.

UK/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪk/US/ˈpɑ.lɪ.tɪk/

» A certain convocation of politic worms are e'en at him.

Значение

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Shrewd, prudent and expedient; showing policy.
Discreet and diplomatic.
Artful, crafty or cunning.
(архаичное)Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.
the body politic
(архаичное)Relating to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong.
a politic treaty
(архаичное)Sagacious in promoting a policy; ingenious in devising and advancing a system of management; devoted to a scheme or system rather than to a principle; hence, in a good sense, wise; prudent; sagacious

Ещё определения

smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness

Примеры

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A certain convocation of politic worms are e'en at him.
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Происхождение

From Middle French politique, from Latin polīticus, from Ancient Greek πολιτικός (politikó

From Middle French politique, from Latin polīticus, from Ancient Greek πολιτικός (politikós), from πολίτης (polítēs, “citizen”). Cognate with German politisch (“political”). Doublet of politico.

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