/ Dictionary / Index T tactical: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: tac•ti•cal Pronunciation: (tak'ti-kul), [key] — adj. of or pertaining to tactics, esp. military or naval tactics. characterized by skillful tactics or adroit maneuvering or procedure: tactical movements. of or pertaining to a maneuver or plan of action designed as an expedient toward gaining a desired end or temporary advantage. expedient; calculated. prudent; politic. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: tactical (Thesaurus) tactic Tactical Air Command Related Content Daily Word Quiz: dentifrice Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language