First Known Use: 1957
Dictionary
atactic
adjective atac·tic \(ˌ)ā-ˈtak-tik\
Definition of ATACTIC
: of, relating to, or being a polymer exhibiting no stereochemical regularity of structure <atactic polypropylene> — compare isotactic
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Origin of ATACTIC
International Scientific Vocabulary 2a- + -tactic
Medical Dictionary
atactic
adjective atac·tic \(ˈ)ā-ˈtak-tik\
Medical Definition of ATACTIC
: lacking regularity or coordination; specifically : characterized by ataxia
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