stratagem

Meanings

• noun

  A plan, strategy, or scheme, especially an ingenious or cunning one.

• noun

  The use of deceit or trickery in order to gain advantage or achieve one's ends.

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Rhymes

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stratagem , epitome , chasm , rhythm , diagram

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Variants

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stratagem , stratagems

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'stratagem' meaning 'military stratagem' or 'deception'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stratagem' was first used in English during the 15th century.

2. The word 'stratagem' is derived from the Latin word 'stratagemum', which means 'military deception'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tactics: Strategies and plans employed in various contexts, including military, business, and social situations.

2. Deception: The act of deceiving or misleading someone, often for personal gain or advantage.

3. Military strategy: The art and science of planning and directing military operations to achieve specific objectives.

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Culture

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Stratagem has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works of strategy and war. One famous example is Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War', which discusses various stratagems used in ancient Chinese warfare.

How to Memorize "stratagem"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a complex game of chess, where each move is a stratagem designed to outmaneuver your opponent.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stratagem' with the image of a cunning fox outwitting its prey.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Sly Tricks And Cunning Methods' to remember the definition of stratagem.

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