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stratagem

Syllabification: (strat·a·gem)

Pronunciation: /ˈstratəjəm/

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Definition of stratagem

noun

a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end:a series of devious stratagems
archaic skill in devising plans or schemes; cunning.

Origin:

late 15th century (originally denoting a military ploy): from French stratagème, via Latin from Greek stratēgēma, from stratēgein 'be a general', from stratēgos, from stratos 'army' + agein 'to lead'