logistical
🇺🇸 /ləˈdʒɪstɪkəl/
📖 Definitions
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adjective
Relating to the detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation, especially the movement, supply, and maintenance of forces or materials.; Relating to the practical arrangements and coordination required for an event or project.
🔗 Details
Word forms
Comparative: more logistical
Superlative: most logistical
Collocations
logistical supportlogistical challengeslogistical problemslogistical difficultieslogistical planninglogistical arrangements
Derivatives
logisticallylogisticslogisticianlogistic
Synonyms
organizationaloperationaladministrativepracticalcoordinative
Commonly confused
logistic
EN: 'Logistic' and 'logistical' are both valid adjectives with the same meaning; 'logistical' is more common in general usage, while 'logistic' appears more in technical/military contexts.
logical
EN: 'Logical' relates to reasoning and valid argumentation; 'logistical' relates to the practical organization and coordination of operations.
Spelling tips
EN: Do not confuse 'logistical' (relating to logistics/organization) with 'logical' (relating to logic/reasoning) — they share only the first three letters.
💬 Examples
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The logistical challenges of supplying troops on the front line were enormous.
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From a logistical standpoint, hosting the conference in a smaller city would reduce costs significantly.