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- Dictionaryexpedient/ɪkˈspiːdɪənt/
adjective
- 1. (of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral: "either side could break the agreement if it were expedient to do so"
noun
- 1. a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral: "the current policy is a political expedient"
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EXPEDIENT definition: 1. helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable: 2. an action…. Learn more.
The meaning of EXPEDIENT is suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance. How to use expedient in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Expedient.
tending to promote some proposed or desired object; fit or suitable for the purpose; proper under the circumstances: It is expedient that you go. Synonyms: profitable, advantageous, desirable, appropriate, advisable. Antonyms: disadvantageous. conducive to advantage or interest, as opposed to right.
An expedient is an action that achieves a particular purpose, but may not be morally right.
EXPEDIENT meaning: 1. helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable: 2. an action…. Learn more.
Use expedient when you want to hint that a particular solution or strategy has certain benefits and advantages but is not completely fair. However, expedient can also be used as a noun to describe something practical for a particular purpose.
Definition of expedient noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. An expedient is an action that achieves a particular purpose, but may not be morally right. [...] 2. If it is expedient to do something, it is useful or convenient to do it, even though it may not be morally right. [...] More. Synonyms of 'expedient' • advantageous, effective, useful, profitable [...] • means, measure, scheme, method [...] More.
EXPEDIENT definition: 1. An expedient action achieves a useful purpose, although it may not be moral: 2. the quality of…. Learn more.
an action that is useful or necessary for a particular purpose, but not always fair or right The disease was controlled by the simple expedient of not allowing anyone to leave the city.
