Stratagem

Pronunciation: /strætədʒəm/

Definitions of stratagem

noun a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve a goal

Example Sentences

A1 She used a clever stratagem to win the game.

A2 The detective employed a clever stratagem to catch the thief.

B1 The politician's stratagem to gain more votes was successful.

B2 The military commander devised a brilliant stratagem to outsmart the enemy.

C1 The CEO's stratagem to expand the company's market share was well thought out.

C2 The spy's stratagem to infiltrate the enemy's ranks was executed flawlessly.

Examples of stratagem in a Sentence

formal The general devised a clever stratagem to outsmart the enemy.

informal She came up with a sneaky stratagem to get out of doing her chores.

slang He pulled a fast one with his stratagem to skip class.

figurative Her stratagem of wearing a fake engagement ring kept unwanted suitors at bay.

Grammatical Forms of stratagem

• past tense: stratagemmed
• plural: stratagems
• comparative: more stratagem
• superlative: most stratagem
• present tense: stratagem
• future tense: will stratagem
• perfect tense: have stratagemmed
• continuous tense: is stratagemming
• singular: stratagem
• positive degree: stratagem
• infinitive: to stratagem
• gerund: strategizing
• participle: strategized

Origin and Evolution of stratagem

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'stratagem' originated from the Greek word 'stratēgēma', which means 'a military maneuver'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stratagem' has evolved to refer to a clever scheme or tactic used to deceive or outwit an opponent, not limited to military contexts.