diplomatic
diplomatic Lexical Profile
diplomatic Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Relating to or concerning the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations between nations.
"The two countries agreed to restore full diplomatic relations after years of negotiation."
Having or showing sensitivity, tact, and skill in dealing with others so as to avoid causing offense or conflict.
"She gave a diplomatic answer that satisfied both sides of the heated debate."
Relating to the study of ancient documents and charters, or reproducing the exact wording, spelling, and punctuation of an original manuscript.
"The scholar published a diplomatic edition of the medieval treatise, preserving every scribal abbreviation."
• Rhymes for diplomatic
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French diplomatique, from Modern Latin diplomaticus ('relating to official documents or charters'), from Latin diploma, originally from Ancient Greek diploma ('folded paper'). In the late 18th century, the meaning shifted from the study of ancient state charters to the conduct of international relations.