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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 definition: 1. helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable: 2. an action…. Learn more.

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

    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.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › expedientEXPEDIENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

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

    EXPEDIENT meaning: 1. helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable: 2. an action…. Learn more.

  6. 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.

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

    adj. 1. fit or suitable for the purpose; proper; advisable: It is expedient that you go. 2. conducive to advantage; governed by self-interest; advantageous. n. 3. a handy means to an end.

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

    An expedient is an action that achieves a particular purpose, but may not be morally right.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › expedientexpedient - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · expedient (comparative more expedient, superlative most expedient) Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended . Most people, faced with a decision, will choose the most expedient option.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryEXPEDIENT - All you need to know about it - Collins Online...

    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.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishEXPEDIENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    EXPEDIENT definition: 1. An expedient action achieves a useful purpose, although it may not be moral: 2. the quality of…. Learn more.