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    expedient
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXPEDIENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Expedient is an adjective that means helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable. It can also be a noun that means an action that is expedient. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of expedient with Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › expedientExpedient Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Expedient can be an adjective meaning suitable for achieving a particular end, or a noun meaning something done or used to achieve a particular end. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, history, and usage from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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    Expedient is an adjective meaning suitable or proper for the purpose, or a noun meaning a means to an end. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Dictionary.com.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEXPEDIENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Expedient is an adjective that means helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable. It can also be a noun that means an action that is expedient. Learn more about its usage, synonyms and translations in different languages.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXPEDIENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Expedient is an action or a means that achieves a purpose, but may not be morally right. Learn how to use expedient as an adjective or a noun, and see synonyms and examples from Collins Dictionary.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › expedientExpedient - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › expedientExpedient - definition of expedient by The Free Dictionary

    Expedient means suitable or efficient for accomplishing a purpose, or convenient but based on self-interest. It can also be a noun for a means to an end or a contrived solution. See synonyms, translations and usage examples.