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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary dip·lo·mat·ic ETYMOLOGY in sense 1, from New Latin diplomaticus, from Latin diplomat-, diploma; in other senses, from French diplomatique connected with documents regulating international relations, from New Latin diplomaticus DATE 1711 1. a. paleographic b. exactly reproducing the original a diplomatic edition 2. of, relating to, or concerned with diplomacy or diplomats diplomatic relations 3. employing tact and conciliation especially in situations of stress Synonyms: see suave English Etymology diplomatic 1711, "pertaining to documents, texts, charters," from M.L.diplomaticus, from Gk. diplomat-, stem of diploma (see diploma). Meaning "pertaining to international relations" is recorded from 1787, apparently a sense evolved 18c. from the use of diplomaticus in Mod.L. titles of collections of international treaties, etc., in which the word refered to the "texts" but came to be felt as meaning "pertaining to international relations." In the general sense of "tactful and adroit," it dates from 1826. Related: Diplomatically. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 diplomatic dip·lo·mat·ic / 7diplE5mAtik / adjective1. connected with managing relations between countries (= diplomacy ) 外交的；从事外交的: a diplomatic crisis 外交危机 Attempts are being made to settle the dispute by diplomatic means. 正在努力通过外交途径解决争端。 to break off / establish / restore diplomatic relations with a country 与某国断绝/建立/恢复外交关系 2. having or showing skill in dealing with people in difficult situations 有手腕的；灵活变通的；策略的；圆通的 SYN tactful :
a diplomatic answer 圆通的回答 • dip·lo·mat·ic·al·ly / -kli / adv.: The country remained diplomatically isolated. 这个国家在外交上仍然受到孤立。 'Why don't we take a break for coffee?' she suggested diplomatically. "我们为什么不停下来喝杯咖啡呢？"她婉转地提议道。 Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition adj. Function: adjective Synonyms: TACTFUL , delicate, politic, tactical Related Words: bland, smooth; courteous, polite; astute, shrewd; artful, crafty, guileful, wily Antonyms: undiplomatic Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged Search result show the entry is found in: diplomatic agent , or diplomatic corps , or diplomatic immunity , or diplomatic pouch , or diplomatic service dip·lo·mat·ic I. \|diplə|mad.]ik, -at], ]ēk\ adjective Etymology: in sense 1, from New Latin diplomaticus, from Latin diplomat-, diploma document conferring an honor or privilege + -icus -ic; in other senses, from French diplomatique connected with the documents that regulate international relations, from New Latin diplomaticus 1. : relating to the deciphering, age, authenticity, signatures, or textual emendations of writings of former times : paleographic ; especially : exactly reproducing the original — used of a copy or edition of a text or document < their own translation is based on the critical, diplomatic text of Henri Lestienne (Paris 1907), which provides all of Leibnitz's own alterations — Nicholas Rescher > 2. a. : concerned or connected with international relations < a diplomatic assignment in So. America > < diplomatic techniques for preventing war > : engaged or skilled in international relations < a diplomatic expert > < sent over a diplomatic group to Europe > b. : belonging to or proper to the personnel responsible for the conduct of international relations < diplomatic secretaries and consuls > < diplomatic privileges and immunities > < a breach of diplomatic etiquette > < the right of diplomatic sanctuary > : composed of such personnel < a diplomatic group > 3. : employing tact and conciliation < tried a diplomatic approach before using strong-arm methods > < a diplomatic way of dealing with a touchy personal relationship > Synonyms: see suave II. noun (-s) 1. archaic : a diplomatic agent : diplomatist 2. also dip·lo·mat·ics \-ks\ plural but singular in construction, archaic : the art of international diplomacy 3. diplomatics plural but singular in construction : critical study of official documents of history (as ancient registers, decrees, charters, treaties, judicial records) especially of medieval times |
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