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
1
Relating to logistics — the organisation and movement of resources.
"The event faced major logistic challenges."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- 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.
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.
