politic

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpɒlətɪk/, SAMPA: /"pQl@tIk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈpɑlətɪk/, SAMPA: /"pAl@tIk/

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Adjective

Positive politic

Comparative more politic

Superlative most politic

1. Actions or words that are politic are carefully chosen not to upset people.

   The senator gave a very politic reply.

2. political

Synonyms

• diplomatic

Related words

• political
• politics
• politician
• unpolitical
• politically
• nonpolitical
• politicize/politicise
• politicized/politicised
• politicization/politicisation