pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of strategy

strategic movements.

important in or essential to strategy.

(of an action, as a military operation or a move in a game) forming an integral part of a stratagem

a strategic move in a game of chess.

Military .

intended to render the enemy incapable of making war, as by the destruction of materials, factories, etc.

a strategic bombing mission.

essential to the conduct of a war

Copper is a strategic material.

adjective

unimportant , unnecessary , loose , unplanned

adjective

cardinal , critical , decisive , imperative , important , key , necessary , vital , cunning , deliberate , diplomatic , dishonest , planned , politic , tricky , calculated , clever , tactical