Strategic

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Of or pertaining to strategy; effected by artifice. Strategic line (Mil.) a line joining strategic points. Strategic point (Mil.) any point or region in the theater or warlike operations which affords to its possessor an advantage over his opponent, as a mountain pass, a junction of rivers or roads, a fortress, etc.

Adj.	1.	strategic - relating to or concerned with strategy; "strategic weapon"; "the islands are of strategic importance"; "strategic considerations" Synonyms: strategical
	2.	strategic - highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war; "a strategic chess move"; "strategic withdrawal"; "strategic bombing missions"

important, of import