politic
Shrewd, prudent and expedientShrewd, prudent and expedient; showing policy.
» A certain convocation of politic worms are e'en at him.
Meaning
6 sensesShrewd, prudent and expedient; showing policy.
Discreet and diplomatic.
Artful, crafty or cunning.
(archaic)Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.
the body politic
(archaic)Relating to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong.
a politic treaty
(archaic)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
- smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
- marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
Examples
1 sentencesA certain convocation of politic worms are e'en at him.
Origin
From Middle French politique, from Latin polīticus, from Ancient Greek πολιτικός (politikóFrom 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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Forms
more politic, most politic| Comparative | more politic Lesson |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
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2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
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