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politic (adjective), more politic, most politic
1. Characterized by common sense and a consideration of a situation: The speaker demonstrated a very politic judgment and stopped speaking before the audience got bored and lost interest.
2. Referring to thinking ahead to accomplish an objective: It was a very politic decision to go shopping before the holiday crowds started to overwhelm the stores.
3. Crafty; cunning: The fox was very politic in its behavior as it was sneaking into the chicken house.
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2. Referring to thinking ahead to accomplish an objective: It was a very politic decision to go shopping before the holiday crowds started to overwhelm the stores.
3. Crafty; cunning: The fox was very politic in its behavior as it was sneaking into the chicken house.
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“politic”
A reference to being clever, crafty, and shrewd; such as, a politic politician. (2)
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