{ } a. [ Cf. G. &unr_; putting together. See Syntax. ] Of or pertaining to syntax; according to the rules of syntax, or construction. -- Syn*tac"tic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]
{ } a. [ Gr. taktiko`s. See tactics. ] Of or pertaining to military or naval tactics; hence, pertaining to, or characterized by, planning or maneuvering for the short term; -- contrasted with strategic, planning for the long term. -- Tac"tic*al*ly, adv. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]