stratagem

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Old French stratageme < Latin strategema < Ancient Greek στρατήγεμα (stratēgema), the act of a general, a piece of generalship) < strategein (to be a general, command an army) < στρατηγός (stratēgos), a general, the leader or commander of an army); see strategy.

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  • (US) IPA: /ˈstɹæt.ə.dʒəm/

[edit] Noun

Singular
stratagem

Plural
stratagems

stratagem (plural stratagems)

  1. A deceptive tactic designed to gain the upper hand. Typically, involves underhanded dealings and obfuscation.

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