logistic

¹

[ loh-jis-tik, luh- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to logistics.

logistic

²

[ loh-jis-tik, luh- ]

noun

1. symbolic logic.
2. Archaic. mathematical calculation.

adjective

1. of or relating to logistic.

loˈgistic

¹

/ lɒˈdʒɪstɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to logistics

logistic

²

/ lɒˈdʒɪstɪk /

noun

1. an uninterpreted calculus or system of symbolic logic Compare formal language

adjective

1. maths (of a curve) having an equation of the form y = k /(1 + e ^a+bx), where b is less than zero
2. rare.
   of, relating to, or skilled in arithmetical calculations

Derived Forms

• loˈgistically, adverb

Other Words From

• lo·gis·ti·cal·ly adverb
• non·lo·gis·ti·cal adjective
• un·lo·gis·ti·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of logistic¹

First recorded in 1930–35; back formation from logistics ( def )

Origin of logistic²

First recorded in 1620–30; from French logistique, from Late Latin logisticus “of computation,” from Greek logistikós “skilled in calculation, rational,” derivative of lógos “word”; logos ( def ) + -tēs, agent suffix + -ikos -ic ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of logistic¹

C17: via French, from Late Latin logisticus of calculation, from Greek logistikos rational, from logos word, reason

Example Sentences

Tracing fish from capture to table is logistically complex, as fish products often pass through multiple countries.

From Salon

Deporting millions of people would be expensive and logistically complex.

From Los Angeles Times

He has publicly called for his forces to be allowed to target Russian military logistic targets deep inside Russia using Storm Shadow missiles but has so far been frustrated in his efforts.

From BBC

The King suggested she "chose" to spend her last moments there in 2022, despite her previous concerns that if her death occurred in the Highlands it may be logistically difficult for others.

From BBC

I always prefer that, even if it can be more logistically challenging.

From Los Angeles Times