adj

logistic

luh-JIHS-tihk

Logistic (adj) means relating to logistics — the organisation and movement of resources. Example: “The event faced major logistic challenges.”

adj

Relating to logistics — the organisation and movement of resources.

"The event faced major logistic challenges."

Relating to the mathematical logistic function, which describes growth that levels off over time.

"Population growth is often modelled using a logistic curve."

How to use logistic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do with organising resources and movement, or with a particular S-shaped mathematical growth curve.

Common mistake

Usually appears as "logistics" (plural) in everyday business talk; "logistic" alone is more often the mathematical or technical adjective.

Common pairings

logistic function logistic curve logistic regression

Word forms

logistics plural

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek logistikós ("skilled in calculating"), from logízomai ("I reason, I calculate"). The mathematical "logistic curve" sense was coined by Pierre François Verhulst in 1845.

Origin: Ancient Greek · First attested 1845

Class of 1845 logistic joined the language around 1845.

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for logistic

holistic sadistic artistic autistic heuristic statistic realistic ballistic hedonistic linguistic futuristic optimistic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “logistic” mean?

The word “logistic” means relating to logistics — the organisation and movement of resources. In plain terms, to do with organising resources and movement, or with a particular S-shaped mathematical growth curve.

How do you pronounce “logistic”?

“Logistic” is pronounced luh-JIHS-tihk (/ləˈd͡ʒɪs.tɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “logistic” in a sentence?

Here is “logistic” used in a sentence: “The event faced major logistic challenges.”

What part of speech is “logistic”?

“Logistic” is an adjective.

Where does the word “logistic” come from?

The word “logistic” dates back to around 1845 and comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek logistikós ("skilled in calculating"), from logízomai ("I reason, I calculate"). The mathematical "logistic curve" sense was coined by Pierre François Verhulst in 1845.

How many meanings does “logistic” have?

“Logistic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to logistics — the organisation and movement of resources.