politic
Because it is a word with a single syllable, politic is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofpolitic
- A politician.
- To engage in political activity; politick.
- Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.
Example: "the body politic"
- (of things) Relating to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong.
Example: "a politic treaty"
- Sagacious in promoting a policy; ingenious in devising and advancing a system of management; devoted to a scheme or system rather than to a principle; hence, in a good sense, wise; prudent; sagacious
- Shrewd, prudent and expedient.
- Discreet and diplomatic.
- Artful, crafty or cunning.
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