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expedient::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | agency, means, way |
| Has types | improvisation, make-do, makeshift, crutch, pis aller, stopgap, temporary expedient, last resort |
expedient::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | expedience, expediency |
in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty.
expedient::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | expedience |
was merciful only when mercy was expedient.
Examples of expedient
expedient
As for gibberish spouted by christians and scientists try this simple expedient.
From the guardian.co.uk
Those votes, Moore argued, showed that her support on some issues was expedient.
From the newsobserver.com
The government might also find it expedient not to bring jihadism into the case.
From the washingtontimes.com
We knew Nixon had not so much lied as convinced himself of an expedient account.
From the time.com
It makes dressing easier, by the simple expedient of narrowing down your choices.
From the guardian.co.uk
McCain said his was the right position rather than the politically expedient one.
From the dispatchpolitics.com
Yet it tempers this message when expedient, and it lacks a clear economic policy.
From the economist.com
Too many others chose expedient fire sales, especially of emerging-market assets.
From the economist.com
We give an example of how the delta function is expedient in quantum mechanics.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- A means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
- Serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"
- Appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"
- (expediently) in an expedient manner
- (expedience) opportunism: taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
- (expediency) expedience: the quality of being suited to the end in view
- An easy or simple method; a shortcut; Simple, easy, or quick; convenient; Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest
- (expediency) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation; Pursuit of the course of action that brings the desired effect even if it is unjust or unprincipled; Haste; dispatch; An expedient
- (expedience) Competitive edge often comes from being first to market, in such cases, technical accuracy may be sacrificed for speed.
