Where does “strategic” come from?
Strategic derives from Ancient Greek στρατηγικός, from στρατηγός, combining ἄγω (to lead) from Proto-Hellenic ágō, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₂eǵ- (to drive or lead).
strategic (English): of or pertaining to strategy
Definitions
- of or pertaining to strategy
Ancestry of “strategic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | stratégique | strategic, strategical |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | στρατηγικός | of or for a general; suited or fitted for... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | στρατηγός | A leader or commander of an army: general; The... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἄγω | to lead, fetch, bring along (a living creature), take with |
| 5 | Proto-Hellenic | ágō | to lead, to guide |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂éǵeti | to be driving |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eǵ- | to drive |