logistic

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adjective

lo·​gis·​tic lō-ˈji-stik How to pronounce logistic (audio)
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variants or logistical
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a
: of or relating to symbolic logic
b
: of or relating to the philosophical attempt to reduce mathematics to logic
2
: of or relating to logistics
a logistic problem
3
logistic : of, represented by, or relating to a logistic curve
a logistic process
logistically adverb

logistic

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noun

Examples of logistic in a Sentence

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Adjective
Will autonomous trucks in the logistic yard space outpace on-road autonomy? Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 Dan had campaigned on a pledge to fight rampant corruption, to maintain support for Ukraine — where Romania has played an important logistic role — and to keep the country firmly within the European mainstream. Reuters, NBC news, 19 May 2025
Noun
The planning and logistics might take so much effort that the actual fun or social interaction is not worth it. Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 The car is now essential for family logistics, especially with Jamie’s mother relying on Matt and Claire for transportation to the upcoming wedding. Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for logistic

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of logistic was in 1905

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“Logistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logistic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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