Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
estratagema
noun
/eɪˈstrætəˌdʒiːmə/
Definition
A clever scheme or plan used to achieve a particular goal, often involving deception or cunning.
Examples
- The detective used an estratagema to catch the thief off guard.
- Her estratagema fooled everyone into thinking she was innocent.
- In a game of chess, a good player often employs estratagemas to outmanoeuvre their opponent.
Meaning
An act of trickery or strategy designed to outsmart or mislead someone in order to gain some advantage.
Synonyms
- scheme
- trick
- plot
- ruse
- ploy
- strategy