Politic
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A politic is the singular form of the English word "politics".
The word politic has multiple meanings. It is pronounced "pol-eh-tick" and the first known usage of the word was in the 15th century.[1]
History
The modern English word "politic" originates from the Middle French word "politique", meaning "of the state, political, of the regulation of social behavior".[1] The first known usage of "politic" was in the 15th century.
Meanings
The word "politic" has multiple meanings:
- political
- characterized by shrewdness in managing, contriving, or dealing (e.g. "It would be politic to make friends of the rest of the family, and, if possible, have the ladies on his side".)
- sagacious in promoting a policy (e.g. "A politic statesman")
- shrewdly tactful (e.g. "A politic response")
See also
- Politics
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Definition of POLITIC". www.merriam-webster.com. July 1, 2026.
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